Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent delight of Chocolate Lava Cakes with molten centers that ooze with chocolate goodness. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures a perfect balance of cakey exterior and gooey interior for a heavenly dessert experience.
Ingredients
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Cake Batter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113g)
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped (168g)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 450F. Prepare ramekins by buttering and flouring them.
- Melt chocolate and butter: Melt butter and chocolate together until smooth.
- Prepare batter: Beat eggs, yolks, sugar, and salt until pale, then fold in chocolate mixture and flour.
- Bake: Divide batter into ramekins and bake for 6-8 minutes until set but jiggly in the center.
- Plate: Invert cakes onto plates, dust with powdered sugar, and garnish with berries.
Notes
- Do not pack flour into the measuring spoon.
- Ensure the oven is fully preheated.
- Use room temperature eggs.
- Watch cakes closely in the oven to prevent overbaking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 383 kcal
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 166mg
