Description
A rich and indulgent Molten Chocolate Lava Cake with a gooey chocolate center, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins well to ensure easy release.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring frequently until smooth.
- Whisk in the powdered sugar until fully combined.
- Add the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and glossy.
- Fold in the flour and pinch of salt until just combined—do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until the edges are set but the center remains soft.
- Let the cakes cool for a minute, then invert each ramekin onto a plate and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, and top with berries for a refreshing touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 155mg