Description
This rich and decadent chocolate lava cake is a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz (115 g) semi-sweet chocolate, high quality
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp (15 g) all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp espresso powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and butter ramekins, dust with cocoa powder.
- Melt chocolate and butter together until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Whisk eggs, yolks, and sugar until pale and thick.
- Fold chocolate mixture into eggs gently, then fold in flour until smooth.
- Divide batter among ramekins, filling three-quarters full.
- Bake 12–14 minutes, until edges are firm but centers jiggle slightly.
- Let rest 1–2 minutes, then invert onto plates. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve with vanilla ice cream for a delightful contrast.
- Optional to sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg