Chocolate Lava Cake

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    28 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    370 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Chocolate Lava Cake

Chocolate lava cake is the ultimate dessert. It's a showstopper, moist cake that has an oozing chocolate center. Your guests will go crazy over this recipe! 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 3.5 ounces dark or milk chocolate
  • 5 tablespoons butter, plus extra for brushing
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 teaspoons cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons flour
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Instructions

  1. Butter the insides of four ramekins well, and dust with flour. Set aside.
  2. Melt butter and chocolate in the microwave and set aside to cool. 
  3. Whisk together egg yolks, eggs, and sugar till light and creamy. 
  4. Add the chocolate mixture and vanilla extract and mix well.
  5. Sift cocoa powder and flour in the mixture and stir to combine
  6. Divide the mixture into the four ramekins and refrigerate for 30 minutes and up to two hours.
  7. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 425F. 
  8. Place the ramekins in a casserole dish. Pour hot water into the dish, such that it comes halfway up the ramekins. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Once baked, let them cool for 10 minutes before inverting the ramekins on a serving plate to serve.

Notes

  • Updated on January 22, 2022
  • Originally Posted on October 28, 2019

Nutrition Information

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Calories 370kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Cholesterol 217mg (72%) Sodium 165mg (7%) Potassium 127mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 686IU (14%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 370 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 370kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 217mg 72%
Sodium 165mg 7%
Potassium 127mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 686IU 14%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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