Description
Indulge in the rich and gooey goodness of homemade chocolate lava cakes, perfectly portioned for two. These decadent desserts feature a molten chocolate center that flows out when you cut into them, making them an irresistible treat for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease two ramekins.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips together until smooth.
- Stir in the powdered sugar until well combined.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until smooth.
- Gently fold in the flour until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- Let cool for 1 minute, then invert onto plates and serve immediately.
Notes
- For an extra touch, serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Make sure not to overbake to keep the center molten.
- You can prepare the batter ahead of time and refrigerate it until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chocolate Lava Cakes, Homemade Dessert, Romantic Dessert, Easy Chocolate Recipe