Description
Indulge in this heavenly Chocolate Lava Cake, featuring a gooey chocolate center that flows like a warm hug, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup semi-sweet 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
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
- Melt the chocolate chips and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl until silky smooth.
- Whisk in the powdered sugar until the mixture is glossy.
- Add the whole eggs and yolks, then whisk in the vanilla extract.
- Fold in the flour and salt until just combined.
- Divide the batter into the ramekins, filling them three-quarters full.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the centers are still soft.
- Let cool for 1 minute, then flip onto a plate and serve immediately.
Notes
Make the batter ahead of time and refrigerate; bake when ready. For serving, pair with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 215mg