Lava Cake

Lava cake is a decadent individual dessert served warm to reveal a molten chocolate center. It may just be the best chocolate dessert you've ever had!

Author: Sunday Table1

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: N/A per serving

Ingredients

6 ½ - 6.5 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
½ cup - 0.5 cup butter, cut into 8 pieces
3 - 3 eggs, room temperature
⅓ cup - 0.33333334326744 cup white sugar
2 tablespoon - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 teaspoon - 4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 pinch - 1 pinch salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease and flour four 6-ounce ramekins.
Place chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.
Combine eggs and sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until pale and thick, about 5 minutes. Mix in melted chocolate, flour, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt until combined. Pour batter into the prepared ramekins and place on a baking tray.
Bake in the preheated oven until the sides are set but the middle is still jiggly, 10 to 13 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.