Description
A rich, gooey chocolate dessert with a molten center, perfect for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate (bar or chips)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting ramekins)
- Optional for serving: vanilla ice cream, powdered sugar, chocolate sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Grease 4 ramekins (6 oz each) with butter and dust with cocoa powder; tap out excess.
- In a microwave-safe bowl (or double boiler), melt butter and chocolate together until smooth. Let cool 2 minutes.
- Whisk in powdered sugar. Add eggs and egg yolks, then whisk until glossy and combined. Stir in vanilla and salt.
- Fold in flour just until no dry streaks remain (don’t overmix).
- Divide batter evenly between ramekins and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft and slightly jiggly.
- Rest 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates. Serve immediately (ice cream optional, but amazing).
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Do not overbake—the center should remain molten.
- Serve warm for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: molten chocolate lava cake, gooey chocolate cake, easy lava cake, warm chocolate dessert, fudgy chocolate cake, restaurant style lava cake