Chocolate Lava Cake
A rich and gooey chocolate cake with a flowing center, perfect for any special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter or baking spray.
- Melt dark chocolate chips and unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Mix in the powdered sugar until well combined, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Whisk in eggs and egg yolks one at a time, incorporating air after each addition.
- Fold in all-purpose flour and salt until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the greased ramekins.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are firm but center is jiggly.
- Cool for 1 minute, then invert onto plates.
Notes
For serving, dust with powdered sugar, add ice cream or whipped cream, and decorate with berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Chocolate Lava Cake, Dessert, Baking, Chocolate, Sweet Treat