Chocolate Lava Cakes: Discover the Secret to Perfection!
Indulge in the rich and gooey delight of Chocolate Lava Cakes, a perfect dessert for chocolate lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour.
- Melt the butter and chocolate chips together in a microwave or double boiler.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Combine the melted chocolate mixture with the egg mixture.
- Fold in the flour and salt until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- Let cool for 1 minute, then invert onto plates and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Make sure not to overbake to keep the center gooey.
- Can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg