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Chocolate Lava Cake

This chocolate lava cake features a rich, gooey center that makes any meal feel special. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself!

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate (6 ounces, 50-60% dark chocolate)
  • ¼ cup (50 g) soft light brown sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 egg yolks (room temperature)
  • 3 tbsp (24 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting before serving)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F) and grease and flour ramekins.
  • Melt the butter and semi-sweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
  • Whip together brown sugar, vanilla extract, salt, whole eggs, and egg yolks for about 5 minutes.
  • Sift all-purpose flour into the egg mixture and fold in the melted chocolate.
  • Divide the batter into ramekins and tap to release air bubbles.
  • Bake for 11-12 minutes until the edges are set and the center is jiggly.
  • Cool briefly, invert onto plates, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.

Notes

Ensure ramekins are well-greased to avoid sticking.
Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
Adjust baking time depending on ramekin size and oven.

  • Author: Rachael
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cake
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg