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Easy Lava Cake

A delightful dessert with a warm, gooey chocolate center that is quick and easy to make, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy evening treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Lava Cake
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter for greasing ramekins
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips can be substituted with semi-sweet chips
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • powdered sugar for dusting optional topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins generously with butter and dust them with flour.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and dark chocolate chips. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and well combined.
  3. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until slightly thickened and pale in color.
  4. Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture while stirring continuously to avoid cooking the eggs.
  5. Gently fold the all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt into the batter until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
Baking
  1. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges look firm but the center remains soft.
Serving
  1. Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute, then invert onto plates.
  2. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in an airtight container or freeze for up to three months. Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.