Description
Chocolate Lava Cake is the ultimate indulgent dessert with a rich, molten center surrounded by a tender, velvety cake exterior. Perfect for any special occasion, this recipe is easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Warm, gooey, and irresistibly delicious, this dessert will leave everyone craving more. Serve with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries for a luxurious treat that’s sure to be a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 6 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and dust with flour, or line with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Stir until smooth.
- Whisk in powdered sugar until combined.
- Add eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
- Gently fold in flour and salt.
- Divide the batter among the ramekins, filling 3/4 full.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be firm, while the center remains slightly jiggly.
- Let rest for 1-2 minutes, then loosen the edges with a knife and invert onto plates.
- Serve immediately with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven for a gooey center.
- Freezing: Unbaked lava cakes can be frozen for up to 3 months. Bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
- Variations: Customize the lava cake by adding nuts, fruit jam, coffee flavor, or using gluten-free flour.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 15min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
