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Molten Lava Cake Recipe

Kara
Decadent mini chocolate cake oozing with silky hot fudge sauce. Simply perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Dessert: Cakes and Cupcakes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 586 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • ¾ cup salted butter
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 3 egg yolks room temperature
  • 9 Tbsp all purpose flour

Instructions
 

  • Butter and lightly flour 6 5-6 oz ramekins or custard cups. Place on a baking sheet. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Put chocolate and butter in a large glass bowl. Melt in microwave at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds till smooth.
  • Whisk in powdered sugar till thoroughly combined and melted. Whisk in eggs and yolks. Stir in flour.
  • Divide batter between the 6 ramekins. Place on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake in a preheated 425° oven for 12-14 minutes. Center will still be slightly jiggly.
  • Let stand for a couple minutes, then invert onto small plates. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

Notes

You can dust the ramekins with cocoa powder instead of flour if you prefer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 586kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 7gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 242mgSodium: 222mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 3gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 972IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
Keyword molten lava cake
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