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Chocolate Lava Cake

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe You’ll Love

Indulge in this easy Chocolate Lava Cake recipe with a rich, molten center that's irresistible and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 1 minute
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 7 cakes
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cakes
  • 12 oz Semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted butter
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 large Egg yolk
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup Powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup All-purpose flour
For Preparation
  • 7 Ramekins (4 oz)
  • Butter and flour for greasing

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Microwave or Double Boiler
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Ramekins

Method
 

How to Make Chocolate Lava Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Prepare the ramekins by greasing them with butter and dusting with flour.
  3. Melt the chocolate chips and butter together in a microwave or over a double boiler.
  4. Whisk together the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla in a bowl until slightly frothy.
  5. Combine the powdered sugar with the egg mixture until well blended.
  6. Mix in the melted chocolate mixture with the egg mixture thoroughly.
  7. Fold in the flour gently until just combined.
  8. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins.
  9. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the centers feel soft.
  10. Cool for a minute before inverting them onto plates.
  11. Optional: Top with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries for a delightful contrast.

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