Ultimate Indulgent Chocolate Lava Cake
Ingredients (makes 4 servings)
½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
4 oz (115 g) semi-sweet chocolate
1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
Optional: ice cream or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease 4 ramekins and lightly dust with cocoa powder.
Melt Chocolate & Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate and butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Mix Sugar & Eggs: Whisk powdered sugar into the chocolate mixture. Then whisk in eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla until smooth.
Add Flour & Salt: Gently fold in the flour and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fill & Bake: Divide batter evenly into ramekins. Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are set but centers are still slightly soft.
Serve Immediately: Let cakes cool 1 minute, then invert onto plates. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
💡 Pro Tip: Timing is everything—too long and the lava effect disappears; too short and it’ll be too runny to serve.
If you want, I can also give you a “dangerously easy 5-minute version” that tastes even richer and has a molten chocolate center every single time. It’s basically why people regret discovering it 😈.
Do you want me to give that version too?
