Lava Cake

Top these lava cakes with powdered sugar or vanilla ice cream and they may just be the best chocolate dessert you've ever had!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 562 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 3 eggs, room temperature
• 4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup butter, cut into 8 pieces
• 6 ½ (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease and flour four 6-ounce ramekins.

Step 3

Combine eggs and sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until pale and thick, about 5 minutes. Mix in melted chocolate, cocoa powder, and flour until combined. Pour batter into the prepared ramekins and place on a baking tray.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until the sides are set but the middle is still jiggly, 10 to 13 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.