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! π«ππ¦
Ingredients
For the Lava Cake:
- 4 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher) π«
- Β½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick) π§
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 whole eggs π₯
- 2 egg yolks
- ΒΌ cup all-purpose flour πΎ
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ΒΌ tsp salt π§
For Garnish (Optional):
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Vanilla ice cream π¦
- Fresh berries π
Instructions
1οΈβ£ Preheat & Prepare:
- Preheat oven to 425Β°F (220Β°C).
- Grease 4 ramekins with butter and lightly dust with flour.
2οΈβ£ 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.)
3οΈβ£ Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
4οΈβ£ Combine & Fold:
- Slowly pour the melted chocolate into the egg mixture, stirring continuously.
- Gently fold in flour, vanilla extract, and salt until just combined.
5οΈβ£ 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.
6οΈβ£ 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
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For a stronger chocolate flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa.
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Want a gooier center? Reduce the baking time by 1-2 minutes.
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Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare the batter in advance and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Just bake directly when ready!
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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