Description
Decadent Chocolate Lava Cake is a rich and gooey chocolate dessert featuring a molten center that delights with every bite. Made with simple ingredients like dark chocolate, butter, eggs, and almond flour, this moderately difficult recipe delivers spectacular results perfect for a special treat.
Ingredients
Chocolate Mixture
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup butter
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup sweetener (or sugar)
Dry Ingredients
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp almond flour (or all-purpose flour)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Ramekins: Preheat your oven to 400 °F (200 °C) and grease the ramekins thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: Combine the dark chocolate chips and butter in a heatproof bowl and melt them together until smooth. Allow the mixture to cool slightly so it does not cook the eggs in the next step.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk the eggs and sweetener into the slightly cooled chocolate and butter mixture until fully combined and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the cocoa powder and almond flour (or all-purpose flour) until the batter is uniform without overmixing.
- Divide and Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center remains soft and molten.
- Serve Immediately: Remove from oven and serve right away with optional berries or sugar-free ice cream to complement the warm, gooey center.
Notes
- Serve the lava cakes immediately out of the oven for the best molten texture.
- Pair with fresh berries or sugar-free ice cream for a balanced sweetness.
- Using almond flour makes this recipe gluten-free; substitute all-purpose flour if preferred.
- Be careful not to overbake, as the lava center should remain gooey and soft.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
