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A rich chocolate lava cake with molten chocolate oozing from the center, perfect for dessert recipes.

Chocolate Lava Cakes in Under 30 Minutes

Make rich, molten chocolate lava cakes quickly for a decadent dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lava Cakes
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Ramekins
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Butter and flour four 6-ounce ramekins.
  2. In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the butter and chopped bittersweet chocolate, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
  4. Gradually whisk the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well combined.
  5. Gently fold in the flour and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
  7. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute, then carefully invert them onto serving plates.

Notes

Serve immediately with powdered sugar, berries, or ice cream.

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