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Molten Lava Cakes
Servings 4
Calories 598kcal
Ingredients
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped or broken into pieces
- 1/2 cup or 1 stick of butter
- 2 whole eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 vanilla
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar plus some extra for sprinkling on top if you like
- 1/4 cup flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Butter or spray bottoms and sides of six (6 ounces) custard cups or oven-proof ramekins or 6 cups of a muffin tin with cooking spray.
- In a saucepan or in the microwave, carefully melt chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring frequently.
- Cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat whole eggs and egg yolks with a whisk until well blended.
- Mix in vanilla, powdered sugar, melted chocolate mixture, and flour.
- Divide batter evenly among the 6 cups.
- If using custard cups or ramekins place on a sheet pan with sides.
- Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until sides are set but centers are still soft.
- Run a knife along the sides of the cakes to loosen.
- Immediately place heatproof serving plate upside down over each cup.
- Turn plate and cup over. Remove cup.
- Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar if you like.
- Serve warm right away.
- Also great served with fresh berries, whipped cream, and/or vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 598kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 243mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 979IU | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 4mg