Molten Lava Cake

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Few desserts feel as indulgent (and dramatic!) as a molten lava cake. That moment when you cut into the cake and rich, gooey chocolate flows out is pure magic. The best part? It’s easier to make than you’d think perfect for a date night, dinner party, or when you just want to treat yourself.

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Recipe Details

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Servings: 2

Why You’ll Love This Molten Lava Cake

  • Gooey chocolate center with a rich, fudgy cake shell
  • Quick and easy ready in under 25 minutes
  • Feels fancy but uses simple pantry ingredients
  • Perfect for special occasions (or anytime you need chocolate!)

Ingredients

  • 4 oz (115 g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Powdered sugar, berries, or ice cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease 2 ramekins and dust with cocoa powder.
  2. Melt chocolate and butter: In a heatproof bowl, melt chocolate and butter together over simmering water (double boiler method) or in short microwave bursts. Stir until smooth.
  3. Whisk eggs and sugar: In another bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla until light and frothy.
  4. Combine: Fold melted chocolate mixture into egg mixture. Gently sift in flour and salt, stirring until just combined.
  5. Fill ramekins: Divide batter evenly between the ramekins.
  6. Bake: Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12–14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still slightly jiggly.
  7. Serve: Let cool for 1–2 minutes, then carefully invert onto plates. Serve warm with powdered sugar, berries, or vanilla ice cream.
Molten Lava Cake
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Molten Lava Cake

Recipe by Balanced Healthy Meals
Servings

2

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

12

minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 oz (115 g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 large egg yolks

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

  • Powdered sugar, berries, or ice cream, for serving

Directions

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease 2 ramekins and dust with cocoa powder.
  • In a heatproof bowl, melt chocolate and butter together over simmering water (double boiler method) or in short microwave bursts. Stir until smooth.
  • In another bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla until light and frothy.
  • Fold melted chocolate mixture into egg mixture. Gently sift in flour and salt, stirring until just combined.
  • Divide batter evenly between the ramekins.
  • Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12–14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still slightly jiggly.
  • Let cool for 1–2 minutes, then carefully invert onto plates. Serve warm with powdered sugar, berries, or vanilla ice cream.

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