Description
A rich, gooey chocolate lava cake with a molten center, perfect for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- Cocoa powder (for dusting)
- Optional: extra ganache for topping
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate and butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Whisk in sugar, then add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Mix until glossy.
- Gently fold in the flour and salt until just combined.
- Grease a ramekin or mug, pour in batter, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes.
- Serve hot, dusted with cocoa powder or drizzled with ganache.
Notes
- For best results, do not overbake—the center should remain soft.
- Use high-quality chocolate for richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 180mg