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Close-up of a warm chocolate lava cake with molten chocolate oozing out, dusted with powdered sugar.

Chocolate Lava Cakes

Quick and easy chocolate lava cakes that are ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a last-minute dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lava Cakes
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 4 oz semisweet chocolate chopped
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Garnishes
  • powdered sugar for dusting
  • whipped cream
  • raspberries

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease and flour four cups of a muffin tin.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chopped chocolate together. Stir until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, granulated sugar, flour, and salt until well combined.
  4. Gradually whisk the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until smooth.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the muffin tin for 1 minute, then carefully invert them onto serving plates.
  8. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with whipped cream or raspberries, if desired.

Notes

For best results, do not overbake. The center should remain molten.

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