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Valentine Chocolate Lava Cake

Valentine Chocolate Lava Cake

Indulge in this irresistible Valentine Chocolate Lava Cake, featuring a rich molten center that will impress your loved ones.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 390

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz dark chocolate (60% cocoa)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Ramekins
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together in short bursts until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract.
  4. Gently fold in flour until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  5. Divide the batter among the ramekins and bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are firm but centers are soft.
  6. Let cool for one minute, run a knife around edges, invert onto plates, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 6gFat: 26g

Notes

For a special twist, consider adding a pinch of espresso powder or a dollop of raspberry jam in the center before baking.

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