Chocolate Lava Cake
A delightful dessert featuring a rich chocolate exterior and a gooey, molten center, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings and impressing guests.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa) Choose high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
- 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 salt
For Greasing Ramekins
- 1 tablespoon butter For greasing
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder For dusting
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Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Butter the insides of the ramekins and dust them lightly with cocoa powder.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Heat in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth, stirring between each interval.
- Add the powdered sugar to the chocolate mixture and stir until well combined.
- Beat in the whole eggs and egg yolks until the mixture is light and fluffy, then incorporate the vanilla extract.
- Sift in the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt, folding gently until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about three-quarters full.
Baking
- Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the centers are still soft.
- Remove from the oven and let them sit for a minute before inverting them onto dessert plates. Serve immediately.
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Notes
For the best molten center, avoid overbaking. You can personalize the cakes with toppings like berries, ice cream, or a drizzle of chocolate sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.