Rich Chocolate Lava Cakes A Simple Treat
These rich and gooey chocolate lava cakes are a simple indulgence, ready in just 30 minutes. Made with melted dark chocolate, butter, eggs, sugar, and a touch of flour, these individual molten-centered cakes are perfect for a quick dessert that impresses.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 oz semisweet chocolate
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter plus extra for greasing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs plus 2 egg yolks
- 0.33 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Butter four 6-ounce ramekins and set on a baking sheet.
- Melt the chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar until well combined.
- Whisk in eggs, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Gently fold in flour until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins and bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but centers still jiggle slightly.
- Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto serving plates and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve these lava cakes warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh berries for an extra special dessert.