Description
This Chocolate Lava Cake is a decadent dessert featuring a rich, molten chocolate center. Perfectly baked with a soft exterior and gooey center, it pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Grease two ramekins.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and butter together in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Stir in the powdered sugar until well combined.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Fold in the flour and salt until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
- Let the cakes cool for a minute, then invert onto a plate.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Notes
For an extra touch, dust with powdered sugar or garnish with fresh berries before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
