Mini Lava Cakes Recipe (Chocolate Cakes)

half eaten lava cake with gooey chocolate center oozing out of the center on a plate

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Mini Lava Cakes Recipe (Chocolate Cakes)

Mini Lava Cakes are small chocolate cakes baked in ramekins. They have a gooey center, and the edges are similar to chocolate cake. Enjoy them when they are still warm and dust with powdered sugar, top with ice cream, chocolate fudge sauce, and berries.

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Total Time22

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: lava cakes

Calories: 347kcal

Author: Also The Crumbs Please

Ingredients

1 ½ cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
¾ cup unsalted butter
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
¼ cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a heatproof bowl, combine chocolate and butter and microwave for about 2 minutes, until fully melted. Stir every 15-20 seconds to prevent seizing. Set aside.
In a small bowl, stir eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla* to combine. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk powdered sugar, flour, cocoa, and salt to combine. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, slowly stir just until combined. Use a whisk to remove any lumps, if there are any. The batter will be thick. Set aside.
Butter and flour six 1-cup-sized (6oz / 240ml) ramekins.
Spoon batter evenly into the ramekins. Bake for 11-13 minutes. I baked mine for exactly 12 minutes. The edges will look solid and firm and the center soft. Remove from the oven and let stand 1 minute. Then place an inverted plate on top of each ramekin and turn over. Caution: the ramekins are still super hot! Use a napkin or oven mitt. Top with powdered sugar, ice cream, berries, or chocolate fudge sauce to your preference. Serve immediately.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 1 day. Reheat in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds. However, they are best eaten fresh on the same day. Freeze up to 3 months.

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