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Chocolate Lava Cakes

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  • Author: samahkitchen
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 4 lava cakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Chocolate Lava Cakes are rich, decadent, and have a gooey molten center that oozes with every bite. Made with just a few simple ingredients, they’re the perfect dessert for date nights, holidays, or whenever a chocolate craving strikes!


Ingredients

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  • 4 oz (113g) dark chocolate, chopped
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons (15g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Butter and cocoa powder (for greasing ramekins)

For Serving (Optional):

  • Powdered sugar
  • Fresh berries
  • Whipped cream
  • Vanilla ice cream

Instructions

Prepare the Ramekins:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
  2. Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder. Tap out any excess.

Make the Batter:

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate and butter together in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and salt until light and thick (about 1–2 minutes).
  3. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Gently fold in the flour until just incorporated.

Bake the Lava Cakes:

  1. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
  2. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are soft.
  3. Let the cakes rest for 1 minute, then carefully run a knife around the edges and invert onto plates.

Finish & Serve:

  1. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with berries, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Don’t overbake! The center should remain gooey.
  • No ramekins? Use a muffin tin, but reduce the baking time to 8–9 minutes.
  • Add a teaspoon of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.