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Rich, decadent, and irresistibly gooey, this Chocolate Lava Cake is pure dessert heaven! Who else loves that warm, melty chocolate center?

Chocolate Lava Cake

This Chocolate Lava Cake is rich, decadent, and made in just 20 minutes! With a perfectly baked exterior and a molten chocolate center, it's the ultimate indulgent dessert.
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Cuisine: French
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Cakes
Calories: 320kcal
Author: Hervé

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl For combining ingredients
  • Whisk For mixing batter
  • Ramekins For baking individual cakes
  • Baking sheet To hold ramekins in the oven
  • Spatula For scooping batter

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp butter for greasing ramekins
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder for dusting ramekins

Instructions

Prepare the Batter

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust lightly with cocoa powder.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chopped chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
  • Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until combined.
  • Sift in the flour and add vanilla extract and salt. Stir until just combined.

Bake the Cakes

  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
  • Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.

Serve

  • Let the cakes rest for 1 minute, then carefully run a knife around the edges and invert onto a plate.
  • Serve immediately with powdered sugar, fresh berries, or vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Lava Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Cholesterol 180mg60%
Sodium 100mg4%
Potassium 150mg4%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 20g22%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 600IU12%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.