Decadent Chocolate Lava Cake: Indulge In Richness
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Introduction
Are you ready to treat yourself to a sinful and indulgent dessert? Look no further than this Decadent Chocolate Lava Cake! With a gooey, molten center encased in a perfectly baked outer shell, this dessert is a chocolate lover's dream come true.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and semi-sweet chocolate together in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Stir in the powdered sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture, stirring well.
- Gently fold in the flour and salt until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute.
- Carefully run a knife around the edges of the ramekins to loosen the cakes, then invert onto plates.
- Serve the lava cakes warm, with a dusting of powdered sugar and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Indulge in the richness of this Decadent Chocolate Lava Cake and treat yourself to a truly decadent dessert experience!