
Dessert · French
Chocolate Lava Cake
Indulge in this rich and decadent chocolate lava cake with a gooey molten center. Perfect for a romantic dessert or a special treat!
Method
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease 4 ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
- In a double boiler or microwave, melt the dark chocolate and butter together, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the eggs, whisking constantly to combine.
- Gently fold in the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are soft. Do not overbake!
- Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then gently run a knife around the edges to loosen. Invert onto plates and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra indulgent treat.
