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A rich chocolate lava cake with a molten center on a white plate

Proven way to grow 5 Chocolate Lava Cake

This recipe details a proven method to grow 5 delicious chocolate lava cakes, perfect for a rich and indulgent dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 5 cakes
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 6 ounces dark chocolate
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Serving (Optional)
  • for powdered sugar dusting
  • for fresh berries garnish
  • for vanilla ice cream serving

Equipment

  • oven
  • 6-ounce ramekins
  • heatproof bowl
  • saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and butter and flour five 6-ounce ramekins, tapping out any excess flour.
Making the Batter
  1. Melt the butter and dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water or in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until light and creamy.
  3. Gradually fold in the flour and salt into the egg mixture until just combined.
  4. Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well incorporated.
Baking the Cakes
  1. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins.
  2. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center remains gooey.
  3. Carefully remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before inverting them onto serving plates.
Serving
  1. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh berries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Notes

For best results, use high-quality dark chocolate. Serve immediately for the molten center effect.