Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe: Warm Molten Delight
Warm, gooey chocolate lava cakes with a molten center, ideal for dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate chopped (or chocolate chips)
- ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅛ tsp salt
- Optional: 1 tbsp cocoa powder for dusting ramekins
- Optional: 1/4 cup fresh raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F; grease and dust four 6-oz ramekins.
- Melt chocolate and butter; cool slightly.
- Whisk sugar, eggs, yolks, and vanilla; stir in chocolate mixture.
- Fold in flour and salt; divide into ramekins.
- Bake 12-14 minutes until edges are set.
- Invert onto plates; garnish with raspberries and serve.
Notes
- Use quality chocolate for best flavor.
- Monitor baking time for gooey center.
- Serve immediately with ice cream.
- Grease ramekins well for easy release.