The best lava cake I've ever had! Serve these decadent molten chocolate cakes topped with powdered sugar or vanilla ice cream. This recipe makes four delicious individual desserts.
Ingredients
- 6 ½ , 1 ounce
- 0.5 cups butter , cut into 8 pieces
- 3 large eggs , room temperature
- 0.33 cups white sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease and flour four 6-ounce ramekins.
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2
Place chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.
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3
Combine eggs and sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until pale and thick, about 5 minutes. Mix in melted chocolate, flour, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt until combined. Pour batter into the prepared ramekins and place on a baking tray.
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4
Bake in the preheated oven until the sides are set but the middle is still jiggly, 10 to 13 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
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