Description
Get ready to wow your taste buds with these Chocolate Lava Cakes — a quick dessert that’s both elegant and indulgent. Perfect for special occasions, romantic dinners, or an easy treat to impress guests. These little cakes have a firm, cake-like shell and a rich molten chocolate center that flows with every bite. Whether you’re looking for easy dessert recipes, chocolate ideas, or fast baking inspiration, this one hits every mark for a quick dessert, easy recipe, and satisfying chocolate fix.
Ingredients
113g dark chocolate (60–70% cacao)
113g unsalted butter
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
50g granulated sugar
30g all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
Powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
1. Grease four ramekins or muffin tins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
2. Melt chocolate and butter together in a double boiler or microwave; stir until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, yolks, and sugar until thick and pale.
4. Slowly add the chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stir in vanilla and salt.
5. Fold in the flour gently, don’t overmix.
6. Divide batter into ramekins and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12–14 minutes.
7. Let rest for one minute, then invert onto plates. Serve warm with powdered sugar, berries, or ice cream.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor and texture.
Do not overbake — the center should still jiggle slightly.
You can freeze unbaked cakes and bake from frozen; just add a few more minutes to the bake time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: chocolate lava cake, quick dessert, easy chocolate recipe