Chocolate Lava Cakes: Indulgent Treat for Home Chefs to Love
Indulge in the rich and gooey goodness of homemade chocolate lava cakes that are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips together, stirring until smooth.
- Mix in the powdered sugar, then add the eggs and egg yolks, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Stir in the flour and salt until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the greased ramekins.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- Let cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates to serve.
Notes
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh berries for an extra treat.
- Ensure not to overbake for the perfect molten center.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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