Decadent Chocolate Lava Cake for an Unforgettable Dessert Experience

Ingredients

- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/8 tsp salt
- Optional: Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare your ramekins by greasing them with unsalted butter to ensure an easy release of the cakes.

2. Melt the Chocolate and Butter: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the semi-sweet chocolate and 1/2 cup of unsalted butter together. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and completely melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

3. Mix the Sugar and Eggs: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until the mixture is well combined and pale in color.

4. Combine Ingredients: Gradually pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to create a uniform batter. Stir in the vanilla extract.

5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gently sift the all-purpose flour and salt over the chocolate mixture. Fold the dry ingredients in with a spatula until just combined, ensuring no lumps remain.

6. Fill the Ramekins: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.

7. Bake the Cakes: Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center remains soft and slightly jiggly.

8. Cool and Serve: Allow the cakes to cool in the ramekins for about 1 minute before serving. Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen, then invert each cake onto a plate.

9. Enjoy: Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation time: PT15M
15 minutes

- Cooking time: PT14M
14 minutes

Total Time

- PT29M
29 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

- Chocolate Lava Cake
- Molten Chocolate Cake
- Easy Dessert
- Oven Dessert
- Classic Chocolate Cake
- Decadent Chocolate
- Lava Cake Recipe
- Ramekin Dessert
- Holiday Dessert
- Gourmet Treat

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 1,520

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