Decadent Chocolate Lava Cake
Indulge in the rich, molten magic of chocolate lava cake—a dessert that combines an exquisite outer shell with a warm, gooey center. Perfect for special occasions or simply treating yourself, this easy-to-make dessert will impress everyone at your table. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh berries for an unforgettable experience. Get ready to create a masterpiece that feels like luxury right from your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup dark chocolate (60% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chopped dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk granulated sugar and eggs until thickened and pale yellow.
- Gently fold in flour and salt until just combined.
- Add the melted chocolate mixture, folding gently until incorporated.
- Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder. Pour batter into ramekins, filling them three-quarters full.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but the center remains soft.
- Let cool for one minute before inverting onto plates.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (110g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg