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Decadent Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Chocolate lovers, get ready to experience the ultimate dessert—Chocolate Lava Cake! With its irresistibly gooey center and perfectly baked exterior, this dessert is a showstopper. Best of all, it’s quick and easy to make.
Ingredients:
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter
4 oz (115g) dark chocolate, chopped
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
2 tbsp (15g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
Instructions:
1. Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease and lightly flour four ramekins.
2. Melt Chocolate & Butter: In a microwave or over a double boiler, melt the butter and chocolate together. Stir until smooth.
3. Whisk Eggs & Sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Combine & Mix: Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking continuously. Add vanilla, salt, and flour, mixing until just combined.
5. Bake: Divide the batter evenly into the ramekins. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set but the center remains soft.
6. Serve: Let them rest for a minute before carefully inverting onto plates. Serve warm with ice cream or fresh berries.
Tips for Perfect Lava Cake:
Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
Don’t overbake—the center should stay gooey!
Grease the ramekins well to ensure easy release.
Enjoy your homemade chocolate lava cake! It’s a restaurant-quality dessert made right in your kitchen.