Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety texture of this Creamy Chocolate Lava Cake, where each bite reveals a molten chocolate center that flows like liquid gold. The outer layer is a delicate, slightly crisp shell that gives way to a warm, gooey interior, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and deep chocolate flavor that lingers on the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), plus extra for greasing
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For Serving:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour to prevent sticking.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until pale and thick.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, then add the flour and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates and serve immediately.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the batter a day in advance and refrigerate it in the ramekins. Just add a couple of extra minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
- Storage: These cakes are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds before serving.
- Substitutions: For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lava cake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams
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