Description
A rich and decadent molten chocolate lava cake that is easy to make and perfect for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick, cut into pieces)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease four 6-ounce ramekins well and dust lightly with cocoa powder to prevent sticking. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and set aside.
- Add the chocolate chips and butter to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth. This usually takes about 1 to 1½ minutes total. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with a hand mixer for 3 to 4 minutes, until pale, thickened, and slightly fluffy.
- Whisk the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until fully combined.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix just until smooth, being careful not to overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers look soft and slightly jiggly.
- Let the cakes cool for 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edges, then carefully invert onto serving plates.
- Serve immediately while the centers are molten.
Notes
- Ensure the ramekins are adequately greased to prevent sticking.
- Can be served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 140mg