Make This Delicious Dessert
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Intensity Level: Medium
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and lightly dust with flour. Tap out any excess flour.
- Melt the Chocolate and Butter:
- In a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chopped chocolate together in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth and completely melted. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until thick and pale, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture and whisk until well combined.
- Stir in the flour, salt, and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Fill the Ramekins:
- Evenly divide the batter among the prepared ramekins.
- Bake the Cakes:
- Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
- The tops should be puffed and slightly cracked.
- Serve:
- Let the cakes cool for 1 minute before running a knife around the edges to loosen them.
- Invert each ramekin onto a plate and let them sit for 10-15 seconds before lifting the ramekin off to reveal the cake.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 390
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 24g
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
- Sodium: 120mg
Enjoy this decadent and delicious Chocolate Lava Cake, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!