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Warm Chocolate Lava Cakes

Best Warm Chocolate Lava Cakes: Irresistibly Gooey & Easy to Make

Warm chocolate lava cakes offer a rich, gooey center that makes them a crowd-pleaser and a delicious dessert choice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 4 oz Bittersweet Chocolate Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Melts smoothly into the batter.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Balances the bitterness of chocolate.
  • 2 large Eggs Use room temperature for best rise.
  • ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour Just enough to hold the cake together.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances chocolate flavor.
For Serving and Enhancements
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For dusting.
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries To complement richness.
  • 1 scoop Vanilla Ice Cream Ideal companion for contrast.

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • Mixing bowls
  • Silicone Spatula
  • Ramekins

Method
 

Basic Steps
  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat to 425°F, butter and dust ramekins with cocoa powder.
  2. Melt Chocolate: In a bowl, microwave chocolate and butter until smooth.
  3. Whisk Eggs: Whisk sugar and eggs for 2 minutes until pale and thickened.
  4. Combine Batters: Fold melted chocolate into egg mixture until combined.
  5. Add Flour: Sift flour and gently fold into batter.
  6. Fill Ramekins: Divide batter into ramekins, filling them ¾ full.
  7. Bake Cakes: Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set and centers jiggle.
  8. Rest & Unmold: Let cakes rest, then invert onto plates.
  9. Serve Warm: Garnish with powdered sugar, berries, or ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best experience of the molten center. Optional: Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for an added flavor contrast.

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