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Valentine's Day Easy Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Valentine's Day Easy Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

This Valentine's Day Easy Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe delivers restaurant-quality deliciousness in just 17 minutes, featuring a gooey chocolate center that will impress anyone.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 1 minute
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 2 cakes
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces unsalted butter
  • 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt tiny pinch

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • ramekins
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Generously grease two 6-ounce ramekins with butter or nonstick baking spray; place on a baking sheet and set aside.
  2. Add the butter and chocolate to a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 20-second increments, stirring well after each increment until chocolate is completely melted. Remove from the microwave and whisk smooth. Whisk in the espresso powder.
  3. Whisk in both sugars until well combined. Add in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla and mix until well combined.
  4. Toss in the flour and salt and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix the batter.
  5. Evenly divide the batter among the prepared ramekins and place them back on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 11 to 12 minutes, or until the tops have puffed up and the edges are firm but the center is still slightly jiggly.
  7. Remove from the oven and cool for exactly 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a small plate using a tea towel to protect your hands. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Feel free to personalize the flavors by adding extracts or fruits. Store in an airtight container for up to two days and reheat in the microwave for a delicious treat anytime.

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