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A beautifully arranged chocolate spread featuring truffles, bars, and a cup of hot chocolate on a rustic wooden table.

How to Make Sweet Chocolate Delight at Home – Easy & Delicious


  • Author: EMY
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This rich and indulgent chocolate lava cake has a perfectly gooey center that melts in your mouth. With just a few simple ingredients and quick preparation, you can create a restaurant-quality dessert right at home. Serve with ice cream or berries for an unforgettable treat! πŸ«πŸ“πŸ¦


Ingredients

Scale

For the Lava Cake:

  • 4 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher) 🍫
  • Β½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick) 🧈
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 whole eggs πŸ₯š
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ΒΌ cup all-purpose flour 🌾
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ΒΌ tsp salt πŸ§‚

For Garnish (Optional):

  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • Vanilla ice cream 🍦
  • Fresh berries πŸ“

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat & Prepare:

  • Preheat oven to 425Β°F (220Β°C).
  • Grease 4 ramekins with butter and lightly dust with flour.

2️⃣ Melt the Chocolate:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt dark chocolate and butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. (You can also use a double boiler.)

3️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients:

  • In another bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.

4️⃣ Combine & Fold:

  • Slowly pour the melted chocolate into the egg mixture, stirring continuously.
  • Gently fold in flour, vanilla extract, and salt until just combined.

5️⃣ Bake the Lava Cakes:

  • Divide the batter evenly among the 4 ramekins.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.

6️⃣ Cool & Serve:

  • Let the cakes rest for 1 minute, then gently invert onto plates.
  • Dust with powdered sugar, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and garnish with fresh berries.

Notes

βœ… For a stronger chocolate flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa.
βœ… Want a gooier center? Reduce the baking time by 1-2 minutes.
βœ… Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare the batter in advance and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Just bake directly when ready!
βœ… For a gluten-free version, use almond flour instead of all-purpose flour.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 lava cake
  • Calories: ~410 kcal
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 160mg