Molten Chocolate Dessert

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover's dream with this Molten Chocolate Dessert, a decadent treat that combines velvety-rich cake with an irresistible gooey chocolate center. Perfectly portioned for individual servings, these luscious lava cakes are baked in ramekins greased with butter and dusted with cocoa powder for a flawless release. The batter, made from melted semisweet chocolate, unsalted butter, and a touch of vanilla, is delicately folded with eggs, powdered sugar, and a hint of flour for a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Ready in under 30 minutes, including prep and bake time, this quick yet elegant dessert is ideal for dinner parties, romantic evenings, or satisfying late-night cravings. Serve these warm delights straight from the oven and watch as molten chocolate flows from the first slice—pure indulgence on a plate!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 115 grams Unsalted butter
• 170 grams Semisweet chocolate
• 30 grams All-purpose flour
• 100 grams Powdered sugar
• 2 pieces Large eggs
• 2 pieces Egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Butter (for greasing ramekins)
• 1 teaspoon Cocoa powder (for dusting ramekins)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter, then dust them lightly with cocoa powder. Set aside.

Step 2

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and semisweet chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Let it cool slightly.

Step 3

In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until well blended.

Step 4

Add the powdered sugar to the egg mixture and whisk until fully incorporated and smooth.

Step 5

Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until combined.

Step 6

Sift the flour over the mixture, then fold gently until no lumps remain.

Step 7

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about three-quarters full.

Step 8

Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft. Do not overbake.

Step 9

Once baked, let the ramekins cool for 1 minute, then gently run a knife around the edges to loosen the cakes.

Step 10

Carefully invert each ramekin onto a serving plate and let the molten cakes slide out. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	559.9 grams (559.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2565

Total Fat 175.10g	224%
Saturated Fat 97.70g	489%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 1019mg	340%
Sodium 217mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 231.70g	84%
Dietary Fiber 13.40g	48%
Total Sugars 181.90g
Protein 30.00g	60%

Vitamin D 119IU	593%
Calcium 231mg	18%
Iron 8mg	46%
Potassium 1224mg	26%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.1%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 35.3%