Description
Rich and decadent small-batch chocolate lava cakes, ready in just 30 minutes. These individual cakes have a molten chocolate center that oozes out when you cut into them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting (optional)
- Berries or whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Butter and lightly flour two 6-ounce ramekins.
- Melt the chopped chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Gradually whisk the slightly cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until smooth.
- Sift the flour over the chocolate mixture and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins.
- Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Let the cakes rest in the ramekins for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a serving plate.
- Dust with confectioners’ sugar, if desired, and serve immediately with berries or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use good quality bittersweet chocolate for the best flavor.
- Do not overbake, or you will lose the molten center.
- These cakes are best served immediately after baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Small-Batch Chocolate Lava Cakes, chocolate lava cakes, molten chocolate cakes, quick dessert, 30 minute dessert