Description
A rich and decadent chocolate lava cake that is perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 oz dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa)
- 3 oz pink ruby chocolate
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 whole eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Optional: Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins and dust with cocoa powder.
- Melt unsalted butter, dark chocolate, and pink ruby chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, whole eggs, and egg yolks until fluffy.
- Gently fold melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until combined.
- Sift in flour and mix gently until no flour streaks remain.
- Pour batter into prepared ramekins and bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are firm but centers are soft.
- Let cool for one minute before flipping onto plates; serve immediately with whipped cream.
Notes
- Ensure the center remains soft for the perfect lava effect.
- Can be served with vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg