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Easy Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes

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Decadent and rich, this Chocolate Lava Cake features a gooey, molten center encased in a soft, baked shell. Made with semisweet chocolate and served warm, it’s an impressive dessert perfect for dinner parties or special occasions.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

6 ½ (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

½ cup butter, cut into 8 pieces

3 large eggs, room temperature

⅓ cup white sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1 pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease and flour four 6-ounce ramekins.
  2. In a double boiler over simmering water, melt chocolate and butter, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat.
  3. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until pale and thick, about 5 minutes.
  4. Fold in melted chocolate, then add flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
  5. Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins. Place ramekins on a baking tray.
  6. Bake for 10–13 minutes, until edges are set but center is still jiggly.
  7. Let cool for 5 minutes. Carefully invert onto plates and serve warm, optionally topped with powdered sugar, berries, or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor and molten texture.
  • Microwaving the chocolate and butter in short bursts is a quicker alternative to a double boiler.
  • To prep ahead, refrigerate batter-filled ramekins and bake just before serving (bring to room temp first).
  • Overbaking will eliminate the lava center; monitor closely in the final minutes.

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