🍫 Decadent Chocolate Lava Cake – Gooey & Irresistible! 🎂🔥
Indulge in this rich, gooey chocolate lava cake that melts in your mouth! With a warm, molten center and a soft, fluffy exterior, this dessert is perfect for special occasions or satisfying your chocolate cravings.
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)
🔹 ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 🧈
🔹 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped or chips) 🍫
🔹 2 large eggs 🥚
🔹 2 large egg yolks 🥚
🔹 ¼ cup granulated sugar 🍚
🔹 1 tsp vanilla extract 🌼
🔹 ⅛ tsp salt 🧂
🔹 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 🌾
🔹 Butter & cocoa powder (for greasing ramekins)
👨🍳 Instructions
➊ Prepare the Ramekins:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease 4 ramekins with butter and dust lightly with cocoa powder. Set aside.
➋ Melt the Chocolate & Butter:
- In a heatproof bowl, melt butter and chocolate together using a double boiler or in microwave (30-second intervals, stirring between each).
➌ Mix the Batter:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, and salt until light and slightly thick.
- Gently fold in the melted chocolate mixture.
- Sift in the flour and stir until just combined.
➍ Fill & Bake:
- Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
➎ Cool & Serve:
- Let cakes rest for 1 minute before running a knife around the edges.
- Invert onto plates and serve warm.
🍽️ Best Served With:
✅ Vanilla ice cream 🍦
✅ Fresh berries 🍓
✅ Dusting of powdered sugar 🍚
✅ Drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce 🍫
🔥 Quick, easy, and absolutely divine! Who’s ready to dig in? 😍🍰
