Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of a perfectly molten chocolate lava cake. This recipe guides you through creating individual cakes with rich, flowing centers and tender, cake-like exteriors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces of semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: Powdered sugar and fresh berries, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease and flour two 6-ounce ramekins.
- In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (or in the microwave), melt the chocolate and butter together, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
- Gradually whisk the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until combined.
- Gently fold in the flour and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
- Let cool for a minute or two before inverting the cakes onto plates.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with fresh berries, if desired.
Notes
- For a deeper chocolate flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate.
- The baking time is crucial for the lava center. Keep a close eye on the cakes; they should still jiggle slightly in the center when done.
- If you don’t have ramekins, you can use oven-safe mugs or small bowls.
- Serve immediately for the best molten experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 7g