Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
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Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Description
This Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe uses melted butter and chopped semisweet chocolate combined with powdered sugar, whole eggs, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour to create a smooth batter. The mixture is divided into greased ramekins and baked at a high temperature to set the outside while the inside remains molten.
The baking time of about 13 minutes is key to achieving the lava effect, with cakes removing from the oven and resting briefly before serving. This rest helps the cakes hold their shape while preserving the molten center. Dusting with powdered sugar adds a light sweetness and decorative touch.
These cakes are typically served warm to enjoy the contrast of textures between the soft cake shell and the liquid chocolate core. They make for an elegant and indulgent dessert portioned individually.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter unsalted
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped
- 1¼ cups powdered sugar
- 2 egg whole
- 3 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray four 6-ounce ramekins with cooking spray and place them on a baking sheet.
- Add the butter and chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for one minute, or until the butter is melted. Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir until the chocolate is completely melted.
- Add the powdered sugar and stir until combined, then add the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla, and stir until smooth. Add the flour, and stir until combined. Divide the batter evenly between the ramekins.
- Bake for 13 minutes, then remove from the oven and let stand for 5-10 minutes. Run a plastic knife around the edge of each cake to release it from the ramekin, then invert it onto a plate.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 648 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 648kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 291mg | 97% |
| Sodium | 244mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 47g | 94% |
| Vitamin A | 1037IU | 21% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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