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Molten Chocolate Lava Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream

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  • Author: Emma Delaney
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes
  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

An indulgent chocolate dessert with a rich, gooey molten center, served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh raspberries—pure decadence in every bite.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate (high quality)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Butter and cocoa powder (for preparing ramekins)
  • Vanilla ice cream and fresh raspberries, for serving
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease 4 ramekins with butter and dust lightly with cocoa powder.
  2. In a heatproof bowl over simmering water (or microwave), melt butter and chocolate together until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and salt until thick and pale.
  4. Gently fold in melted chocolate mixture, then sift in flour and fold again until just combined.
  5. Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins.
  6. Bake for 12–13 minutes until the edges are firm and centers are soft.
  7. Let cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto dessert plates.
  8. Dust with powdered sugar, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and garnish with raspberries. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Do not overbake; the center should remain molten.
  • You can prepare the batter ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.
  • Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor and texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cake
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 17g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 180mg