From Baking A Moment
These chocolate molten lava cakes are such an indulgent treat! Perfect for a special occasion, yet easy enough for every day.
Cook time 20 MINS
Cooling time 20 MINS
Total time 30 MINS
Servings: 6 SERVINGS
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder (dark cocoa)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, and mist six 4-ounce ramekins with non-stick spray.
- Place the butter and chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe bowl, and microwave in 30-second increments, stirring, until completely melted.
- Add the powdered sugar, and stir until smooth.
- Stir in the eggs and yolks, one at a time, until completely incorporated.
- Stir in the vanilla.
- Add the flour, cocoa, and salt, and stir until blended.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared ramekins, and bake for 16 to 20 minutes, or until set around the edges but still wobbly in the centers.
- Cool for 20 minutes, then invert the cakes onto serving plates and dust with powdered sugar.
