Description
Indulge in these rich mini chocolate lava cakes, featuring a perfectly tender exterior and a gooey molten center, perfect for an intimate dessert for two.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113 g)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 170 g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (about 16 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly butter two 6-ounce ramekins, dusting with cocoa or flour.
- Melt butter and chocolate together using a double boiler or microwave until smooth, then let it cool for 1–2 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate into the egg mixture until combined.
- Sift in the flour and fold until no streaks remain.
- Divide the batter evenly between the ramekins and tap them lightly to remove air bubbles.
- Bake for 10–14 minutes, until edges are set but centers are slightly jiggly.
- Let cool for 1 minute, then invert onto plates and dust with powdered sugar or serve with ice cream.
Notes
Serve immediately for the best lava effect. Adjust baking time based on ramekin size and avoid overmixing to ensure a tender texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 505
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 140mg