Chocolate Molten Lava Cake
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 344kcal
A decadent dessert favorite for a special occasion or just because! This Chocolate Molten Lava Cake Recipe is a chocoholics dream!
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Ingredients
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate or bittersweet
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 2 eggs separated
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 ° F.
- Melt chocolate and butter together, over a double boiler (or take a pan of boiling water and place a bowl on top to melt them in together and some might like to use a microwave).
- After they have both melted, take off the heat and add 2 tablespoons sugar, beaten egg yolks, and vanilla. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Add 2 tablespoons of sugar, beat about 2 minutes longer.
- Fold in the egg whites into the chocolate until just combined.
- Grease 4 ramekins (6 ounces) and place on baking sheet.
- Divide batter between the ramekins and bake for about 22-25 minutes.
- Serve Warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 483IU | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg