Irresistible Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe in Just 30 Minutes
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A rich and decadent chocolate dessert with a molten center, perfect for special occasions.
- Author: eva
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 oz dark chocolate
- 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
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins.
- Melt butter and chocolate together in a double boiler. Stir until smooth.
- Whisk sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix the melted chocolate into the egg mixture.
- Fold in flour and salt until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly among ramekins.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but center is soft.
- Let cool for 1 minute before inverting onto plates.
Notes
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Top with powdered sugar or ice cream if desired.
- Ramekins should be well-greased to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 185mg