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Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Author: Evelyn Petrie
A warm, gooey dessert featuring a rich chocolatey center, perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces Semi-Sweet Bakers Chocolate, broken into pieces.
  • ¾ cup Unsalted Butter, cut into cubes.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar.
  • 3 whole Eggs, room temperature.
  • 5 egg yolks .
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt.
  • ¾ cup All-Purpose Flour.
  • Cocoa Powder, for dusting.
  • Powdered Sugar.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F. Spray six 6-ounce ramekins with baker's spray, then dust them with cocoa powder. Place them on a baking tray for easy handling.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate pieces and butter. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute, then stir. If not fully melted, continue heating in 15-second intervals, stirring in between.
  • Stir the vanilla extract into the melted mixture. Add the powdered sugar and mix well until smooth. Beat in the whole eggs one at a time, followed by the egg yolks.
  • Incorporate the salt and flour into the batter, mixing just until blended. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling each about ⅔ full.
  • Bake the cakes for 12 to 14 minutes. They should appear firm around the edges but the centers should look slightly undone. Let them cool for 2 minutes, then carefully invert each onto a plate. Garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation and a light, fluffy batter.
  • Ensure consistent ramekin sizes for even cooking, and allow cakes to rest briefly post-baking before inverting.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25g
Keyword Chocolate Lava Cake
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