Description
A rich and decadent dessert with a molten chocolate center that flows when cut.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate 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
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and prep ramekins.
- Melt butter and chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Whisk eggs and sugar together until thick and pale.
- Combine melted chocolate mixture with the egg mixture gently.
- Fold in flour and salt until just incorporated.
- Divide the batter among the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm.
- Serve warm with powdered sugar and optional toppings.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chocolate lava cake, dessert, chocolate dessert