Description
Chocolate Lava Cakes are rich, decadent desserts with a gooey chocolate center that flows out when you cut into them, creating a delightful experience for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour.
- Melt the butter and chocolate chips together in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until pale and thick.
- Stir the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
- Gently fold in the flour and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- Let cool for 1 minute, then invert onto plates and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Serve immediately for the best lava effect.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated; just add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
- Pair with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg