Decadent Chocolate Lava Cakes 🍫

Gooey, Sweet, and Irresistible!

Craving something sweet and indulgent? These Chocolate Lava Cakes are the ultimate dessert! With a rich, gooey chocolate center and a perfectly baked exterior, they’re ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for date nights, celebrations, or whenever you need a sweet treat!

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Rest Time 2 mins

Total Time 22 mins

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: American, French

Courses: Desert

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 1

Estimated Cost: 10

Calories: 350 calories per serving (1 lava cake)

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

These individual chocolate lava cakes are a dream come true for chocolate lovers. The outer layer is soft and cake-like, while the inside oozes with warm, melted chocolate. Serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh berries for the ultimate dessert experience.

Ingredients

For the Lava Cakes:

1/2 cup unsalted butter (115g)
4 oz semi-sweet chocolate (115g, chopped)
1 cup powdered sugar (120g)
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (30g)

For Serving (Optional):

Vanilla ice cream
Fresh berries (e.g., raspberries, strawberries)
Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:

1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease 4 ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder or flour.

Melt the Chocolate and Butter:

2
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

Prepare the Batter:

3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4
Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture and whisk until combined.
5
Fold in the flour until just incorporated.

Bake the Cakes:

6
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
7
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.

Serve:

8
Let the cakes cool for 2 minutes, then carefully invert them onto plates.
9
Serve immediately with vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g39%
Saturated Fat 15g75%
Cholesterol 180mg60%
Sodium 200mg9%
Potassium 150mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 25g
Protein 5g10%

Calcium 30 mg
Iron 2 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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