Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent goodness of a warm chocolate lava cake with a gooey molten center. Perfect for a special dessert, these individual cakes will impress with their irresistible chocolaty filling.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 whole eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease 4 ramekins with butter and dust them lightly with cocoa powder.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and semisweet chocolate together, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in powdered sugar until well combined and smooth.
- Add the whole eggs and egg yolks, mixing well.
- Fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center remains soft and gooey.
- Let the cakes cool for about 1 minute, then run a knife around the edges and invert them onto serving plates.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve the lava cakes with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh berries for an extra touch.
- Be sure not to overbake, as the gooey center is the signature feature of this dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes