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Decadent Chocolate Lava Cakes for Two
Decadent Chocolate Lava Cakes for Two
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 2 Servings 1x
Description
These chocolate lava cakes are a decadent treat, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter
- 2 oz Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 Egg Yolk
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 tsp Instant Espresso Powder (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425° F.
- Spray two small ramekins (6 or 8 oz) liberally with nonstick cooking spray and place onto a sheet tray. Set aside.
Tip: Be sure to coat your ramekins well otherwise your lava cakes will get stuck.
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To a large microwavable bowl, add the butter and chocolate chips. Microwave in 25 second intervals, stirring in between each set, until the chocolate and butter are melted. Tip: Chocolate burns easily! Be sure to only microwave on 25 second intervals and stir thoroughly in between to avoid burning your chocolate.
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Whisk the powdered sugar into the chocolate mixture. Next add the whole egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract and espresso powder if using. Whisk together until fully combined.
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Add the flour into the mixture and whisk until just combined.
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Divide the batter evenly into you two prepared ramekins. Tip: If using a kitchen scale to divide the batter, each ramekin should have about 116-118g or 4 1/8 oz.
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Bake the lava cakes at 425° F for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm and the center is still soft. Remove from the oven and allow to stand for 1 minute.
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Run a knife around the edges of the ramekin to fully release the cakes. Then, invert the ramekins onto a plate.
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Top with a sprinkling of powdered sugar, berries or peanut butter drizzle if desired.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Equipment
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The lava cake batter can be prepared ahead and kept in the refrigerator until ready to bake. When baking after being refrigerated, add 1-2 minutes to your cook time.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 538
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 52mg
- Fat: 33g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 201mg
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