Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes: How to Make Perfect Ones at Home
Decadent molten chocolate lava cakes with rich, fudgy centers and tender cake edges an elegant yet easy dessert perfect for special occasions or chocolate cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 14 mins
- Total Time: 24 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Butter and cocoa powder for greasing ramekins
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease ramekins with butter, dusting with cocoa powder.
- 2. Melt butter and chocolate together until smooth.
- 3. Whisk in powdered sugar until combined.
- 4. Add eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
- 5. Fold in flour and salt just until incorporated.
- 6. Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins.
- 7. Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
- 8. Let rest for 1 minute, invert onto plates, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not overbake or the centers will lose their molten texture.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or berries.
- Batter can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
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