Ultimate Molten Lava Cake
Indulge in the rich delight of Ultimate Molten Lava Cake, a dessert that promises a warm, gooey center flowing with molten chocolate. Perfect for impressing guests or satisfying your sweet tooth, this simple yet decadent recipe combines high-quality ingredients to create a luscious treat that will leave everyone craving more. Whether for a special occasion or just a cozy night in, this cake is sure to steal the spotlight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 whole eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins with butter, dusting lightly with cocoa powder.
- Melt the chocolate and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk sugar, whole eggs, and egg yolks until thickened and pale.
- Gradually mix the melted chocolate into the egg mixture while whisking continuously.
- Fold in flour and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared ramekins, filling them three-quarters full. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft.
- Let cool slightly before inverting onto plates. Serve warm with powdered sugar or ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg