Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent experience of Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chocolate Lava Cake, characterized by its gooey molten center and delightful chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate (about 6 ounces; choose high-quality chocolate with 50–60% cocoa content)
- ¼ cup (50 g) soft light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or essence
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 egg yolks at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons (24 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting before serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F) using the conventional setting, and generously grease and flour four 3.5-inch (6-ounce) ramekins.
- Place the butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl and melt using a double boiler or microwave until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, vanilla extract, salt, whole eggs, and egg yolks, then beat until thick and pale.
- Sift all-purpose flour into the egg mixture, then fold in the melted chocolate and butter mixture until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the ramekins, filling about three-quarters full, then tap to release air bubbles and place on a baking tray.
- Bake for 11 to 12 minutes until edges are set but centers jiggle slightly. Allow cooling in ramekins for one minute.
- Invert each ramekin onto a plate, dust with powdered sugar, and serve with optional ice cream or berries.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- If using a fan-assisted oven, adjust the temperature accordingly.
- For best results, avoid overbaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chocolate Lava Cake, chocolate dessert, lava cake, chocolate cake