chocolate lava cake
This decadent chocolate lava cake features a rich, molten chocolate center with a tender outer crust, perfect for an indulgent dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Butter and cocoa powder for ramekins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Butter and dust the ramekins with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
- Melt the chocolate and butter together in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Whisk in the powdered sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs and egg yolks, whisking thoroughly.
- Gently fold in the flour and salt until the batter is smooth.
- Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- Let cakes cool for 1 minute, then invert onto plates and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh berries for an extra special touch.
Find it online: https://delilita.com/chocolate-lava-cake/