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Decadent Chocolate Lava Cakes for Two

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A quick and easy recipe for rich, molten chocolate lava cakes perfect for cozy nights or special occasions, made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (about 56 grams), softened
  • 4 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped finely
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (65 grams)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (32 grams), sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease two 6-ounce ramekins generously with butter and dust lightly with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
  2. Melt the butter and chocolate together gently in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Alternatively, microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring in between. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and sugar briskly for about 3 minutes until the mixture is pale and thickened.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract and espresso powder (if using) to the egg mixture, blending well.
  5. Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture slowly, folding gently with a spatula to keep air in the batter.
  6. Sift the flour and salt over the batter and fold in carefully until just combined.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared ramekins.
  8. Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft and jiggly.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest for 1 minute. Run a knife around the edges, then invert each ramekin onto a small plate. Tap lightly if needed to release.
  10. Serve immediately, optionally with powdered sugar, vanilla ice cream, or fresh berries.

Notes

If you want dairy-free, substitute butter with solid coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate. For gluten-free, swap all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free blend. Adjust baking time by 30-second increments if cakes are too runny or too firm. Use espresso powder to deepen chocolate flavor without coffee taste. Greasing and dusting ramekins with cocoa powder helps prevent sticking.

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