Easy Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes
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4.8
Easy Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes
Description
Easy Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes are prepared by melting bittersweet chocolate with butter, then folding the mixture into whipped eggs and sugar to create a silky batter. A small amount of flour and vanilla extract stabilize the texture, while optional instant coffee powder can enhance the chocolate flavor.
Baked in buttered and cocoa-dusted ramekins at a high temperature, the cakes develop a firm outer edge that holds a still-jiggly molten center. This contrast of textures defines the lava cake experience.
Serve immediately, optionally with ice cream or fresh fruit. Adjustments to chocolate type and ramekin size influence baking time and sweetness. The batter can be prepared ahead and chilled or frozen before baking to save time.
Ingredients
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate
- 4 oz butter
- 2 egg large
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee optional, or espresso powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Generously butter and dust 4 (4 oz) ramekins with cocoa powder or sugar; set aside.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter in 30-second increments.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy. Whisk in the melted chocolate along with the flour, vanilla, and instant coffee if desired.
- Divide batter into ramekins and place them on a baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until the edges begin to pull away from the ramekins but the center is still jiggly.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately with ice cream.
Notes
- For semi-sweet chocolate, increase to 6 oz and reduce sugar to 1/4 cup.
- To make low-carb, replace sugar with powdered erythritol and flour with almond flour or a keto-friendly substitute.
- Adjust baking time for different ramekin sizes; larger ramekins need more baking time.
- Batter can be chilled overnight in ramekins or frozen for up to 2 weeks; thaw before baking and add a few extra minutes to bake time.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 409 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1lava cake | |
| Calories | 409kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 173mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 673IU | 13% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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