Description
This is one of the best cake recipes for a reason. These individual Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes feature a tender, brownie-like cake exterior and a gooey, liquid chocolate center. A viral dessert that is perfect for impressing guests.
Ingredients
4 oz (1/2 cup) good-quality semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup powdered sugar
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Generously grease and flour 4 (6-ounce) ramekins. Tap out any excess flour.
2. In a double boiler or a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chopped chocolate and butter together until smooth. Stir frequently. Let the mixture cool for 5-10 minutes.
3. In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the eggs, egg yolks, and powdered sugar on high speed until pale and thick, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Pour the lukewarm chocolate-butter mixture into the egg mixture and beat on low speed until just combined.
5. Add the flour and salt, and mix on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the 4 prepared ramekins.
7. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake for 12-14 minutes. The edges will be firm, but the centers will be soft and jiggly.
8. Remove from the oven and let the ramekins sit for exactly 1 minute.
9. Place a dessert plate upside down over each ramekin. Carefully and quickly invert the plate and ramekin. Let it sit for 10-15 seconds, then gently lift the ramekin.
10. Garnish with powdered sugar and serve immediately.
Notes
Do NOT overbake. The secret to the lava center is a soft, undercooked middle. Watch the edges, not the center.
You must grease and flour (or use cocoa powder) the ramekins thoroughly, or the cakes will stick.
Use a high-quality chocolate baking bar, not chocolate chips, for the best molten texture.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
