Description
Mini chocolate lava cakes are rich, gooey, and bursting with chocolate flavor, perfect for special occasions or a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 170 grams (6 ounces) dark chocolate, chopped
- 113 grams (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cubed
- 100 grams (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 30 grams (1/4 cup) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease four ramekins with butter and dust them with flour.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped dark chocolate and cubed unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Allow it to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolk until pale and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Sift the all-purpose flour over the chocolate mixture and gently fold it in using a spatula until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for about 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen the cakes.
- Invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently lift it off. Dust the tops with powdered sugar and serve immediately.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- To reheat, microwave for about 15-20 seconds.
- For freezing, wrap each cooled cake tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: mini chocolate lava cakes, dessert, chocolate, baking