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4-Ingredient Molten Lava Cakes

Adapted from a recipe by Mark Bittman, this 4-Ingredient Molten Lava Cake is the perfect dessert for a special occasion or holiday event. You won't believe how easy it is to make and how delicious it tastes. While it does break the real food rules, we're allowed to treat ourselves in moderation.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 10 mini cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons butter 1 stick
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks discard or use egg whites elsewhere
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F and line a muffin pan with parchment paper muffin liners.
  2. Melt butter and chocolate chips together over low heat until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl whisk together the eggs and sugar. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture until well combined.
  4. Divide among 10 standard muffin cups and bake until cakes are puffed up, but still jiggly in the center - about 6 to 8 minutes. Turn out upside down onto a plate, garnish, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Suggested garnishes: Fresh berries, powdered sugar, whipped cream and/or vanilla ice cream
  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts 4-Ingredient Molten Lava Cakes Amount Per Serving Calories 182 Calories from Fat 126 % Daily Value* Fat 14g22%Saturated Fat 8g50%Cholesterol 98mg33%Sodium 103mg4%Potassium 16mg0%Carbohydrates 12g4%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 11g12%Protein 2g4% Vitamin A 410IU8%Calcium 28mg3%Iron 0.4mg2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 182
  • Calories from Fat 126
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 14g
  • 22%
  • Saturated Fat 8g
  • 50%
  • Cholesterol 98mg
  • 33%
  • Sodium 103mg
  • 4%
  • Potassium 16mg
  • 0%
  • Carbohydrates 12g
  • 4%
  • Fiber 1g
  • 4%
  • Sugar 11g
  • 12%
  • Protein 2g
  • 4%
  • Vitamin A 410IU
  • 8%
  • Calcium 28mg
  • 3%
  • Iron 0.4mg
  • 2%