Description
Decadent chocolate desserts with a gooey molten center that create an unforgettable experience. Perfect for sharing and celebrating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz (113g) bittersweet chocolate
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
- Melt chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture along with vanilla and salt.
- Sift flour over the chocolate mixture and fold until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling them about ¾ full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Let sit for 1 minute, then invert onto plates. Serve immediately with ice cream or berries.
Notes
Watch the baking time closely as every oven is different to avoid overbaking. Enjoy the cakes warm to experience the gooey center!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: chocolate, lava cakes, dessert, baking, holiday treats