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
Scale
- 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:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder. Tap out any excess.
Make the Batter:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate and butter together in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and salt until light and thick (about 1–2 minutes).
- Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gently fold in the flour until just incorporated.
Bake the Lava Cakes:
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are soft.
- Let the cakes rest for 1 minute, then carefully run a knife around the edges and invert onto plates.
Finish & Serve:
- 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.