Lava Cake Recipe

Chocolate Lava Cake

All you need are a few simple ingredients to make this show-stopping Chocolate Lava Cake. It’s a rich and chocolatey dessert that’s fancy enough for any occasion but simple enough as a regular dessert.

Prep: 13min

Total: 22min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 383 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 29 g, Saturated Fat 17 g, Cholesterol 166 mg, Sodium 80 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 19 g, Trans Fat 1 g, unSaturated Fat 10 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• ½ cup unsalted butter ((113g))
• 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate (chopped (168g))
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large egg yolks
• ¼ cup granulated sugar ((50g))
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Instruction:

1. Preheat the oven to 450F. Butter and lightly flour 6 (4- to 5-ounce) ramekins and place them on a baking sheet.
2. Combine the butter and chocolate in a double boiler and melt over low heat, stirring until smooth. Or, place the butter and chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high, stirring every 30-seconds until melted. Whisk together until smooth.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and salt. Beat on medium speed until thick and pale yellow. Fold the chocolate mixture and flour into the egg mixture until well combined. Divide the batter among the prepared ramekins.
4. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until the sides of the cakes are firm set but the center is jiggly. Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute.
5. Place a small dessert plate over the top of each ramekin and carefully turn it over, inverting the cake onto the plate. Let stand for about 10 seconds, then remove the ramekin to unmold the cakes. Sift powdered sugar on top and garnish with berries, if desired. Serve immediately.

Chocolate Lava Cakes

Total: 0 20min0

Yield: 4 servings

Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 4 servings, calories 715, Fat 41g, Saturated Fat 24g, Carbohydrate 80g, Fiber 2g, Sugar 64g, Protein 11g, Cholesterol 317mg, Sodium 99mg

Ingredients:

• Baking spray, for spraying custard cups
• 1 stick butter
• 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate
• 2 ounces semisweet chocolate
• 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 whole eggs
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instruction:

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray four custard cups with baking spray and place on a baking sheet.
2. Microwave the butter, bittersweet chocolate and semisweet chocolate in a large bowl on high until the butter is melted, about 1 minute. Whisk until the chocolate is also melted. Stir in the sugar until well blended. Whisk in the eggs and egg yolks, then add the vanilla. Stir in the flour. Divide the mixture among the custard cups.
3. Bake until the sides are firm and the centers are soft, about 13 minutes. Let stand 1 minute. Invert on individual plates while warm and serve with vanilla ice cream.

Chocolate Lava Cake

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