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.
Print Pin 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