Description
Delight in the rich flavors of this exquisite Chocolate Lava Cake, a dessert that promises to impress with its warm, gooey center and decadent taste. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy night in, this cake is surprisingly simple to make. With just a few essential ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality treat that melts in your mouth. Whether you serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar, this lava cake will be the highlight of any meal. Indulge your sweet tooth and elevate your dessert game with this irresistible recipe.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup dark chocolate (chopped)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together until smooth.
- Stir in the powdered sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs and egg yolks, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the flour until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are firm but the center remains soft.
- Let cool for 1 minute before carefully inverting onto plates.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lava cake (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 130mg