Description
Valentine chocolate lava cakes with restaurant style molten centers are a must-try delight for chocolate lovers, perfect for a romantic dessert.
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 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour.
- Melt the butter and chocolate chips together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until thick and pale.
- Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
- Gently fold in the flour and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- Let cool for 1 minute, then invert onto plates and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Serve immediately for the best molten center.
- Pair with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated, then baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg