Description
Indulge in the luxurious experience of Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes, a perfect dessert for Father’s Day or any special occasion. These individual chocolate cakes feature a warm, gooey center that flows like molten lava when you take a bite. With simple steps and high-quality ingredients, you’ll wow your family and friends effortlessly. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh berries to elevate this delightful treat even further.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until pale and frothy.
- Combine the melted chocolate mixture with the egg-sugar mixture along with vanilla; fold gently.
- Sift in flour and fold until just combined.
- Pour batter into ramekins and bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Let cool slightly before inverting onto plates; serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: - For a sweeter flavor, swap dark chocolate for milk chocolate. - Add espresso powder or orange zest for an extra flavor boost. - Top with whipped cream or ice cream for an indulgent finish.