💕 Valentine’s Week Treat: Chocolate Strawberry Lava Cakes 🍫🍓
Nothing says Valentine’s Week like warm, rich chocolate and fresh strawberries! These Chocolate Strawberry Lava Cakes are decadent, romantic, and surprisingly easy to make at home.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter
4 oz (115g) semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
1 cup powdered sugar
2 large eggs
2 egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
4–6 fresh strawberries (diced)
Extra strawberries & powdered sugar for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Grease 4 ramekins and lightly dust with cocoa powder or flour.
Melt chocolate & butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Mix batter
Stir in powdered sugar until combined.
Add eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla. Mix well.
Gently fold in flour and salt.
Add the surprise
Spoon half the batter into ramekins.
Add a few diced strawberries in the center.
Cover with remaining batter.
Bake for 11–13 minutes.
The edges should be firm, but the center slightly soft.
Serve immediately
Let sit 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates.
Dust with powdered sugar and top with fresh strawberries.
❤️ Optional Add-Ons
Serve with vanilla ice cream
Drizzle with chocolate or strawberry sauce
Add a dollop of whipped cream
Sprinkle with edible gold dust for extra romance ✨
If you’d like, I can also give you a no-bake Valentine’s treat or a strawberry cheesecake version 💕
