Decadently Easy Chocolate Lava Cakes Time Savor Gourmet
Indulge in the ultimate sweet escape with these Decadently Easy Chocolate Lava Cakes—a rich, gooey dessert that’s surprisingly simple to prepare yet irresistibly gourmet. Perfectly portioned for four, these molten masterpieces combine semi-sweet chocolate, creamy unsalted butter, and just the right touch of flour for a luscious center that oozes with every bite. With a quick prep time of 15 minutes and only 12 minutes to bake, these cakes are ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself to a decadent moment any day of the week. The recipe features expert tips like preheating your baking sheet for even cooking and using cocoa-dusted ramekins for easy release and a hint of extra flavor. Serve these indulgent lava cakes warm with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for a show-stopping dessert that tastes as luxurious as it looks. Perfect for Valentine's Day, dinner parties, or a cozy night in, this irresistible chocolate lava cake recipe will quickly become a favorite in your repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 170 grams Semi-sweet chocolate
- 115 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 2 pieces Egg yolks
- 60 grams All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
- 1 tablespoon Butter (for greasing ramekins)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Place a baking sheet in the middle rack to heat along with the oven.
Grease four 6-ounce (180ml) ramekins with 1 tablespoon of butter. Dust each ramekin generously with cocoa powder, tapping out any excess, and set them aside.
Melt the semi-sweet chocolate and unsalted butter together in a heatproof bowl. Use a double boiler or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth and fully combined.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks together until the mixture becomes pale and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Gently fold the melted chocolate-butter mixture into the egg mixture using a spatula until well incorporated.
Sift the all-purpose flour into the mixture and gently fold it in until no streaks of flour remain. Be careful not to overmix.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
Carefully place the ramekins onto the preheated baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly jiggly.
Remove the ramekins from the oven and allow them to cool for 1 minute. Run a thin knife around the edges to loosen the cakes.
Invert each ramekin onto a serving plate and gently lift to release the lava cake. Serve immediately with a dusting of powdered sugar, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or fresh berries.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2726 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 184.4 g | 236% | |
| Saturated Fat | 101.4 g | 507% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1024 mg | 341% | |
| Sodium | 209 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 258.9 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 185.5 g | ||
| Protein | 38.7 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 272 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 1286 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
