Description
Chocolate lava cake is a delightful dessert that combines the richness of chocolate with a gooey, molten center, creating a delicious surprise when cut into.
Ingredients
- Dark chocolate: 200 grams (about 7 oz)
- Unsalted butter: 100 grams (about 3.5 oz)
- Granulated sugar: 150 grams (about 3/4 cup)
- Eggs: 2 large eggs and 2 egg yolks
- All-purpose flour: 50 grams (about 1/3 cup)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: Just a pinch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
- Grease four ramekins with unsalted butter and dust with flour.
- Melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together in a heatproof bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until pale and thickened.
- Combine the melted chocolate mixture with the egg mixture, then add vanilla extract and salt.
- Sift in the all-purpose flour and gently fold until just combined.
- Divide the batter among the prepared ramekins and bake for 12-14 minutes.
- Let cool for 1 minute, then invert onto plates and serve immediately.
Notes
- Be careful not to overbake the cakes to maintain the gooey center.
- Ensure ramekins are properly prepared to avoid sticking.
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- Let the cakes cool slightly before inverting for easier removal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Chocolate Lava Cake, Dessert, Chocolate, Baking