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Chocolate Molten Lava Cake

You can’t beat a classic!  This Chocolate Molten Lava Cake is a rich chocolate cake with a liquid molten center.  Best served with ice cream!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 386 kcal
Course: Dessert

Ingredients

  • 1 cup + 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
  • 8 ounces semi sweet chocolate chopped
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour sifted

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
  2. Coat 6-8 custard cups with the 1 tablespoon of butter.  Dust the cups with cocoa powder to coat, tapping out any excess cocoa.
  3. Combine the remaining butter and the chocolate in a small saucepan and set over low heat, stirring until melted and smooth.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, egg yolks and sugar and beat until pale and doubled in volume.  (This is easiest to do with an electric mixer - it should take about 3-5 minutes.)
  5. Fold the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.  Add the flour and whisk until smooth.  Pour the batter into the prepared cups, dividing equally.  Bake the cakes for 13-15 minutes, until puffed in the center and set around the sides.  If you test it with a toothpick, some batter will show.  Let the cakes rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Run a small, sharp knife around the sides of the molds.  Place a plate under the cup, then flip it over, inverting and releasing the cake. 
  7. Serve with whipped cream, ice cream, and/or chocolate syrup.

Notes

  • adapted from Take Home Chef
  • adapted from Take Home Chef
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cake Calories 386kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 219mg (73%) Sodium 145mg (6%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 23g (46%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 386

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cake
Calories 386kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 219mg 73%
Sodium 145mg 6%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 23g 46%

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