Description
Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes are a chocolate lover’s dream come true. With a rich, crispy outer layer and a gooey, flowing center, these individual cakes deliver an unforgettable dessert experience. Perfect for any occasion, they transform simple ingredients into an impressive treat that’s deceptively easy to make. Serve them warm alongside ice cream or fresh berries for an indulgent delight that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate (60% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter together in short bursts until smooth.
- Whisk in granulated sugar until fully combined.
- Add eggs and egg yolks one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in all-purpose flour until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among greased muffin tins and bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are firm but centers jiggle slightly.
- Let cool for one minute before flipping onto plates and serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (80g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 130mg