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Delicious molten chocolate lava cake, a perfect Valentine’s Day desserts, with a gooey center.

Chocolate Lava Cakes

Rich chocolate cakes with a molten chocolate center. Perfect for a special occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Lava Cakes
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter plus more for greasing ramekins
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped

Equipment

  • 4-ounce ramekins
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Generously grease and flour four 4-ounce ramekins. You can also dust them with cocoa powder for an extra chocolatey finish.
  2. In a medium bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (or in the microwave in 30-second intervals), melt the butter and chopped bittersweet chocolate together. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, granulated sugar, and salt until pale and slightly thickened.
  4. Gradually whisk the slightly cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well combined.
  5. Gently fold in the flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
  7. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft and gooey.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a serving plate. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 100mgSugar: 30g

Notes

Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar, fresh berries, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.

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