Description
A rich and indulgent molten chocolate lava cake perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz quality dark chocolate (bittersweet or semi-sweet)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 whole eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease ramekins and dust with cocoa powder.
- In a medium bowl, combine chopped chocolate and butter. Melt over a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until pale and thickened.
- Slowly incorporate the cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring gently.
- Fold in flour and salt until just incorporated.
- Evenly divide the batter among the prepared ramekins, filling them about ¾ full.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- Cool for a minute, then invert onto plates and serve immediately with ice cream or fresh berries.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better texture. Pay close attention to baking time for the perfect molten center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Melted Chocolate, Dessert, Valentine’s Day, Easy Recipe, Chocolate Lava Cake