Chocolate Molten Lava Cake

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 cakes

  • Calories

    526 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Chocolate Molten Lava Cake

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These easy chocolate molten lava cakes are made with a few basic ingredients to create a delectable chocolate dessert.

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Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder (extra dark or regular)
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and fresh berries for serving
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray four ramekins with baking spray and place on a baking sheet.
  2. Pour 1 cup of water into a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Set a small glass or metal bowl over the top and add butter and chopped chocolate. Stir occasionally as the mixture melts over the heat until well combined. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  3. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, use a handmixer or whisk to combine eggs, egg yolks and sugar until foamy and pale yellow. Add the cooled chocolate mixture and vanilla, whisking until well combined. Stir in the flour, cocoa powder and salt until a batter is formed. Divide the mixture evenly among the ramekins.
  4. Bake until the sides are firm but the centers are soft, about 10 to 12 minutes. Cool for 1 minute before inverting on individual plates while warm. Serve with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and fresh berries.

Notes

  • INGREDIENT NOTES:
  • TIP FOR INVERTING ONTO PLATE: The outside of the cake is baked while the inside remains gooey. To flip them, place a plate upside down over the ramekin, flip and gently shake to remove the cake from the ramekin. 
  • STORAGE:
  • Cover leftovers with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, cover the cakes with a damp paper towel and microwave until warm and the center is soft. 
  • Chocolate: You can use semisweet or bittersweet chocolate. If you prefer them to be sweeter, then use semisweet chocolate. Otherwise, use bittersweet chocolate. Chocolate baking bars that are chopped into small pieces work best.
  • Cocoa Powder: Either natural or dutch processed cocoa powder work. Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa powder is a great choice.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 526kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 162mg (54%) Sodium 12mg (1%) Potassium 243mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 36g (72%) Vitamin A 856IU (17%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4cakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 526 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 526kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 162mg 54%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Potassium 243mg 5%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 36g 72%
Vitamin A 856IU 17%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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