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chocolate lava cake recipe easy

Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe Easy | Best Homemade Indulgence

Get ready to impress with my easy chocolate lava cake. Rich, gooey chocolate awaits your fork. Let’s bake something delicious together!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (170 g) dark chocolate chips
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (15 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins with butter.
  2. Melt the butter and chocolate chips together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until thick and pale.
  4. Add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture and stir until combined.
  5. Gently fold in the flour and salt until just mixed.
  6. Evenly pour the batter into the prepared ramekins and place them on a baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
  8. Remove from the oven and let them sit for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Serve with vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgence.
  • Make sure not to overbake for the perfect gooey center!
  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg

Keywords: chocolate lava cake, easy dessert, molten chocolate cake