chocolate lava cake
This rich and decadent chocolate lava cake features a gooey molten center, perfect for satisfying any chocolate lover’s craving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 6 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four 6-ounce ramekins and place them on a baking sheet.
- Melt the butter and chopped chocolate together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Whisk powdered sugar into the chocolate mixture until combined.
- Add eggs and egg yolks, whisking until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Fold in flour and salt gently until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly among ramekins.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, until edges are firm but centers are soft.
- Remove from oven and let sit for 1 minute before inverting onto plates.
- Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries.
Notes
For an extra decadent touch, dust with powdered sugar or top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream before serving.
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