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Molten Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Molten Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Delight in this indulgent Molten Chocolate Lava Cake recipe that promises a rich, gooey chocolate experience in every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 cakes
Course: DESSERTS & TREATS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips dark chocolate preferred
  • ½ cup Butter unsalted
  • ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar adjust for sweetness
  • 2 large Egg Yolks
  • 2 large Large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
For Serving
  • 6 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Ramekins
  • mixing bowl
  • Double boiler

Method
 

How to Make Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and prep six ramekins by greasing them generously.
  2. Melt the chocolate chips and butter together in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth.
  3. Combine 1 cup of powdered sugar with the flour in a mixing bowl until well blended.
  4. Add the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture, stirring until you have a smooth batter.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the six prepared ramekins, filling each one about ¾ full.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 13–15 minutes until the edges are firm and the centers are soft.
  7. Loosen the cakes with a knife and invert them onto plates gently. Dust with remaining powdered sugar.
  8. Serve warm, ideally topped with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with chocolate sauce for extra indulgence.

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