Description
These Chocolate Lava Cakes are a treat for chocolate lovers, featuring a rich, molten center. Quick to prepare and perfect for a romantic dinner, they bring a gourmet touch to homemade desserts!
Ingredients
Scale
- nonstick cooking spray
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small pieces
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- confectioners' sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease two 5-ounce ramekins with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a heat-safe bowl, combine chocolate morsels and butter. Microwave at 50% power for 1 minute. Stir and microwave in 30-second intervals until fully melted.
- In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and salt. Sift in the flour and mix until combined. Incorporate the melted chocolate mixture.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins and place them on a light-colored baking sheet. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are puffed but the center remains gooey. Check doneness with a toothpick inserted into the edge; it should come out clean if edges are properly baked.
- Garnish with confectioners' sugar if desired.
Notes
Make sure not to overbake; the center should remain molten for the best experience.
These cakes can be served directly in the ramekins or gently inverted onto a plate for a fancy presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 105mg