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Chocolate Lava Cake

A quick and delightful chocolate lava cake recipe that features a crispy outer shell and a gooey molten center, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Course Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine American, Baking
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter This is the magic glue holding it all together.
  • 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate Rich and bittersweet for the best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Sweetness is key! Can swap in brown sugar for deeper flavor.
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Be careful: too much can lose the lava-ness.
  • 2 large eggs Creates that lovely rise.
  • 2 large egg yolks Adds richness.
  • 1 pinch salt Enhances flavors, especially chocolate.
  • 1 pinch cinnamon (optional) For a warm, flavorful touch.
  • to taste powdered sugar for dusting Adds a nice look.
  • to serve ice cream or whipped cream A must for indulgence.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • In a medium bowl, melt the butter and chocolate together in the microwave or double-boiler method.
  • Stir the melted mixture until smooth and glossy.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until pale and fluffy.
  • Add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture and stir gently.
  • Fold in the flour carefully until just combined.
  • Grease four ramekins with butter and lightly dust with cocoa powder.
  • Fill each ramekin about 3/4 full with the batter.

Baking

  • Bake in the oven for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is wiggly.
  • Let them cool for about 1 minute before carefully flipping them onto plates.

Serving

  • Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.
  • Slice into the cake to watch the chocolate ooze out.

Notes

For best results, choose high-quality chocolate and avoid overmixing to keep the cakes airy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g
Keyword Chocolate Lava Cake, Comfort Food, Easy Dessert, Lava Cake, Molten Chocolate Cake
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