Decadent Chocolate Lava Cakes

Individual chocolate cakes with a molten, gooey center that flows out when you cut into them. An impressive dessert that's easier to make than you think.

Prep
15 min
Cook
12 min
Servings
4
Calories
420
Difficulty
Medium
Cuisine
French
Decadent Chocolate Lava Cakes - Desserts recipe

Ingredients

  • • 4 oz high-quality dark chocolate
  • • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • • 2 whole eggs
  • • 2 egg yolks
  • • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • • Butter and cocoa powder for ramekins
  • • Vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Butter four 6-oz ramekins and dust with cocoa powder.
  2. Step 2: Melt chocolate and butter together in a microwave or double boiler. Stir until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Whisk in powdered sugar until combined. Add eggs and egg yolks, whisking until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Fold in flour until just combined. Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are firm but center is still soft.
  6. Step 6: Let cool for 1 minute, then invert onto plates. The center should flow out. Serve immediately with ice cream.