Chocolate lava cake for two: Indulge in a sweet delight!
A rich and gooey chocolate lava cake perfect for two, offering a delightful dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease two ramekins with butter and dust with flour.
- Melt the butter and chocolate chips together in a microwave or double boiler.
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg, egg yolk, and powdered sugar until well combined.
- Stir in the melted chocolate mixture, followed by the flour, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- Let cool for 1 minute, then invert onto plates and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve with ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence.
- Adjust baking time for desired lava consistency.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated; just add a few extra minutes to baking time.
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: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg