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Molten chocolate lava cakes

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 4 pieces
Calories 420
Indulge in rich, gooey chocolate lava cakes with a molten center, perfect for a decadent dessert.

Ingredients

Chocolate and Butter

  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips (or chopped dark chocolate)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (cubed)

Eggs and Vanilla

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or extract)

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (icing sugar)
  • 7 tbsp flour (all purpose / plain)
  • 1 tsp instant Espresso powder (optional)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 4 tsp cocoa powder (or as needed)

Additional

  • melted butter (or cake release spray) butter for greasing
  • 2 tbsp Baileys (optional)
  • vanilla ice cream (optional) for serving

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare ramekins with melted butter or spray.
  • In a heatproof bowl, melt chocolate and butter together until smooth.
  • Whisk eggs, vanilla, and sugar until combined, then add melted chocolate mixture.
  • Stir in flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, salt, and espresso powder if using.
  • Divide batter into ramekins and bake for 12 minutes until edges are set but centers are molten.

Notes

Serve immediately with vanilla ice cream for best results.
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate