Description

These individual molten lava cakes deliver rich, gooey chocolate centers in perfectly portioned servings. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re ideal for date nights or small gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

3 oz high-quality dark or semi-sweet chocolate

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 egg yolk

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

pinch of salt

cocoa powder for dusting

optional fillings such as nut butter or fruit preserves

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F and butter two 6-ounce ramekins, then dust with cocoa powder

2. Melt chocolate and butter together until smooth using a double boiler or microwave

3. Whisk egg, egg yolk, sugar, and vanilla until pale and slightly thickened

4. Slowly pour melted chocolate into the egg mixture, whisking constantly

5. Sift flour and salt over the mixture and fold gently until just combined

6. Divide batter between ramekins, filling three-quarters full and adding optional filling if desired

7. Bake for 11–13 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft

8. Let cakes rest for 1 minute, run a knife around edges, and invert onto plates

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: french

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cake
Calories: 450
Sugar: 30
Sodium: 80
Fat: 30
Saturated Fat: 18
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 45
Fiber: 5
Protein: 6
Cholesterol: 150

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