Description
Indulge in this quick and easy Chocolate Lava Cake that oozes molten chocolate at its center, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and dust them lightly with flour.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and butter; microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Mix in the melted chocolate, then fold in the flour and salt until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the ramekins.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set and the center remains soft.
- Let cool for 1-2 minutes, then carefully run a knife around the edges and flip onto plates.
- Serve with whipped cream, berries, or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for richer flavor. Avoid overbaking to maintain the gooey center.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Chocolate Lava Cake, Easy Dessert, Molten Cake