Description
Chocolate Lava Cake is a decadent dessert that delivers a warm, molten center with every bite. This indulgent treat combines rich dark chocolate and buttery goodness, making it perfect for romantic dinners or special celebrations. Imagine slicing into the cake to reveal its gooey chocolate core, leaving your guests in awe. Simple to prepare yet sophisticated in flavor, this recipe is sure to satisfy any chocolate lover’s cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate (60% cocoa or higher), chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until light and fluffy.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until just combined.
- Sift in the flour and vanilla extract; fold gently until incorporated.
- Divide the batter among prepared ramekins and bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center remains soft.
- Allow cooling slightly before inverting onto plates; serve immediately with powdered sugar or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (115g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg