Description
Father’s Day Chocolate Lava Cakes deliver an exquisite dessert experience, featuring a delicate outer shell that gives way to a luscious, molten chocolate center. Perfect for surprising Dad or treating yourself, these cakes are easy to prepare and promise to impress with their rich flavor and delightful texture. Serve them warm for a truly unforgettable indulgence that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate (at least 60% cocoa)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour.
- 2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter together until smooth.
- 3. In a separate bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, whole eggs, and egg yolks until pale and fluffy.
- 4. Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture without deflating it.
- 5. Add the all-purpose flour and vanilla extract, folding until just combined.
- 6. Divide the batter among the prepared ramekins and bake for 12-14 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- 7. Let sit for one minute before inverting onto plates. Optionally dust with powdered sugar or serve with ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg