Chocolate Lava Cake
Indulge in the decadence of homemade chocolate lava cake, a dessert that promises a warm, gooey center with every bite. This delightful treat combines rich bittersweet chocolate and buttery goodness, creating a mini celebration perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or treating yourself after a long day, this easy-to-make recipe will have your guests marveling at your baking skills.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup bittersweet chocolate (60% cacao)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins with butter, then dust with flour.
- Melt the chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg-sugar blend and add vanilla extract.
- Sift in the flour gently to combine without overmixing.
- Pour batter into prepared ramekins, filling them three-quarters full.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are firm but centers jiggle slightly.
- Cool for one minute before flipping onto plates and dusting with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (110g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg