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Chocolate Lava cake

Chocolate Lava Cake

Rich, warm chocolate cake with a gooey molten center that flows when cut. Perfect for special occasions or whenever chocolate cravings strike! This French-American dessert was popularized in the 1990s and has become a restaurant favorite worldwide.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: Chocolate Lava Cake
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 1 6
Calories: 315kcal
Cost: $7-10.50

Equipment

  • 6 (6-ounce) ramekins or a 6-quart slow cooker
  • Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Non-stick cooking spray

Ingredients

  • 8 oz dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease 6 ramekins.
  • Melt chocolate and butter together.
  • Whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla in separate bowl.
  • Combine chocolate mixture with egg mixture.
  • Fold in flour and salt.
  • Pour into ramekins.
  • Bake 12-14 minutes until edges set but center jiggly.
  • Rest 1 minute before serving.

Notes

  • Best served immediately
  • Center should be gooey
  • Can be made in crockpot (2-2.5 hours on HIGH)

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg