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Mini Lava Cakes

Today, I'd like to dedicate this exquisite recipe to all the wonderful mothers out there, with a special shoutout to my incredible mother, SueBee. Prepare to treat yourself to the ultimate indulgence with our irresistible Mini Lava Cakes. You'll experience the sheer decadence of its velvety, oozing chocolate center and flawlessly crisp exterior.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword mini lava cakes, molten lava cake
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 575kcal
Author Zach Ringsdorf & Kirsten Hahn

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • vanilla ice cream and magic shell - to serve

Instructions

  • Prep for baking. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Grease your ramekins with butter. Be sure to spread butter into the corner of the ramekins to ensure a clean removal.
  • Melt chocolate and butter. Using a double boiler, melt the chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring frequently. 
    1/2 cup unsalted butter, 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
  • Prep remaining ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt together until pale. 
    2 large eggs, 2 large egg yolks, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 pinch salt
  • Add in chocolate and flour. Use a spatula to gently fold in the melted chocolate and flour. Make sure the flour is fully absorbed in order to avoid clumping.
    2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Bake. Pour batter evenly into prepared ramekins. Bake for about 11 minutes or until your liking.
  • Rest Cakes. Rest cakes for just a minute. Then carefully remove cakes from ramekins by shaking them upside down onto serving plates. Use a towel to handle ramekins as they will still be hot!
  • Serve. Add a scoop of my Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream to each cake, cover with a chocolate shell, and enjoy!
    vanilla ice cream and magic shell

Notes

I highly recommend making my homemade vanilla bean ice cream!!
 

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 575kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 248mg | Sodium: 236mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 988IU | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 4mg