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Easy Chocolate Lava Cake

Easy Chocolate Lava Cake

Indulge in this Easy Chocolate Lava Cake—a decadent dessert with a gooey center that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 6 cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 557
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 tablespoons salted butter for melting
  • 2-3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting ramekins
  • 1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt pinch
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

Equipment

  • ramekins
  • double boiler or microwave
  • whisk
  • Mixing Bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare ramekins by buttering and dusting with cocoa powder.
  2. Melt the chopped chocolate and salted butter together in a double boiler or microwave.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and powdered sugar until well combined.
  4. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture, followed by the vanilla extract and salt.
  5. Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm, but the center is soft.
  8. Let cool slightly before inverting onto plates to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 557kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 7gFat: 35g

Notes

For a fun twist, consider adding liqueurs or folding in nuts or berries into the batter. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days.

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