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Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes

Individual chocolate cakes with a warm, gooey molten center, made with seven ingredients in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • ½ cup unsalted butter plus extra for ramekins
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
  • Powdered sugar and berries for serving

Equipment

  • 4 six-ounce ramekins
  • Baking sheet
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Whisk
  • Small knife

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F and butter and cocoa four ramekins.
  2. Step 2: Melt the chocolate and butter together and cool slightly.
  3. Step 3: Whisk in the powdered sugar, then the eggs, yolks, vanilla, and salt.
  4. Step 4: Fold in the flour until just combined.
  5. Step 5: Divide among the ramekins and place on a baking sheet.
  6. Step 6: Bake 12 to 14 minutes, rest 1 minute, invert onto plates, and serve immediately.
  7. Tip: The centers should still jiggle.

Notes

Calories are an estimate per cake.
Bake from the fridge for make-ahead cakes, adding 2 to 3 minutes.