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Chocolate Lava Cakes for Two

Delightful miniature cakes with a gooey, molten chocolate center, perfect for a romantic dinner or cozy night in.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cakes Base
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1/4 cup eggs (about 1 large egg)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Lava Filling
  • to taste Chocolate for lava filling (e.g., chocolate chips or squares)
  • to taste Marshmallows for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease two ramekins.
  2. In a bowl, melt the butter and chocolate together in the microwave or over a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
  4. Stir the melted chocolate mixture into the batter until combined.
Assembly
  1. Pour half of the batter into each ramekin, filling them about halfway.
  2. Add a few pieces of chocolate in the center of each ramekin for the lava filling.
  3. Top with the remaining batter, covering the chocolate completely.
Baking
  1. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
  2. Allow to cool for 1 minute, then invert onto a plate.
  3. Top with toasted marshmallows and serve immediately.

Notes

These cakes are best enjoyed fresh and warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days. Freeze wrapped in plastic wrap for up to a month.