Chocolate Lava Cake
Indulge in a rich Chocolate Lava Cake featuring a soft, molten center of dark chocolate flavor, perfect for impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan with butter or non-stick spray.
- Melt the chocolate chips and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to achieve a thick and glossy mixture.
- Sift the cocoa powder into the batter and gently fold it in until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the edges are set and the center remains slightly soft.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edges and invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor. Substitute butter with vegan butter for a dairy-free option.