Irresistible Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe in 30 Minutes
A rich and decadent chocolate lava cake with a molten center, perfect for dessert lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins and dust with cocoa powder.
- Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
- Whisk sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla in a bowl until pale and thick.
- Fold melted chocolate into the egg mixture, then gently mix in flour and salt.
- Divide batter evenly into ramekins and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but center is soft.
- Let cool for 1 minute, then invert onto plates and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for best results.
- Do not overbake—the center should remain molten.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 190mg