Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
Warm, rich, and irresistibly gooey, this Molten Chocolate Lava Cake is a restaurant-worthy dessert you can whip up at home in just 20 minutes. Perfect for date nights, celebrations, or a cozy night in.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 whole eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Butter and cocoa powder for greasing ramekins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust them lightly with cocoa powder.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate and butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla until thick and pale.
- Gently fold the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
- Sift in the flour and salt, folding just until combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling each about ¾ full.
- Place ramekins on a baking tray and bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Let sit for 1 minute, then run a knife around the edges and invert onto serving plates.
- Serve immediately with ice cream, berries, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor and texture.
- Make the batter ahead and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Don’t overbake or the center won’t be molten.
- Experiment with fillings like peanut butter or caramel.
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