Chocolate Lava Cakes

Chocolate Lava Cake is a rich, decadent dessert with a gooey chocolate center. This simple yet impressive treat is perfect for special occasions or whenever you’re craving something indulgent.

Chocolate Lava Cakes

Chocolate Lava Cake is a rich, decadent dessert with a gooey chocolate center. This simple yet impressive treat is perfect for special occasions or whenever you're craving something indulgent.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  

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• 4 oz (113g) bittersweet chocolate (60% cocoa), chopped
• ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter
• 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large egg yolks
• ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt
• Optional: Ice cream or whipped cream for serving

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Instructions

 

• Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease 4 (6-ounce) ramekins or muffin cups and dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
• Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chopped chocolate and butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Whisk Eggs and Sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, vanilla, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
• Combine: Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring until fully combined.
• Add Dry Ingredients: Fold in the flour and a pinch of salt, stirring just until combined and smooth.
• Fill Ramekins: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about ¾ of the way.
• Bake: Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft. The top should be set, but the inside will be molten.
• Rest and Serve: Let the cakes rest for 1-2 minutes, then run a knife around the edges and carefully invert each cake onto a plate. Serve immediately, ideally with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.

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Ingredients:

• 4 oz (113g) bittersweet chocolate (60% cocoa), chopped
• ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter
• 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large egg yolks
• ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt
• Optional: Ice cream or whipped cream for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease 4 (6-ounce) ramekins or muffin cups and dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
2. Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chopped chocolate and butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
3. Whisk Eggs and Sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, vanilla, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Combine: Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring until fully combined.
5. Add Dry Ingredients: Fold in the flour and a pinch of salt, stirring just until combined and smooth.
6. Fill Ramekins: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about ¾ of the way.
7. Bake: Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft. The top should be set, but the inside will be molten.
8. Rest and Serve: Let the cakes rest for 1-2 minutes, then run a knife around the edges and carefully invert each cake onto a plate. Serve immediately, ideally with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.

Calorie Count:

For one serving (assuming 4 servings per recipe), each Chocolate Lava Cake contains approximately 400-450 calories, depending on the specific chocolate and butter used.