Chocolate Lava Cakes For Two
Servings 2
Ingredients
- – 1/2 stick salted butter 4 tablespoons / 2 oz
- – 3 oz dark chocolate chopped
- – 1 egg
- – 1 egg yolk
- – 2 tablespoons sugar
- – 1/4 teaspoon salt
- – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- – 1 teaspoon espresso powder optional
- – 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- – Extra butter and 1 tablespoon cocoa powder for lining the ramekins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Butter and coat 2 ramekins with cocoa powder. Set aside.
- In a microwavable bowl or double boiler, melt the chocolate, salt, and butter. If using a microwave, stir every 30 seconds. Once melted, add vanilla and espresso powder. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the egg, egg yolk, and sugar until pale yellow and slightly thick. The mixture should form a ribbon when the whisk is lifted.
- Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Then fold in the flour until evenly combined.
- Divide the batter between the ramekins. Bake for about 10 minutes until the center is soft but the outsides are firm (the center should have a slight indent).
- Cool for 2 minutes, then flip onto a plate. Let sit for 10 minutes before removing the ramekins. Serve immediately.
Notes
**Note on Bake Time:** For extra gooey lava cakes, bake for 10 minutes. For a firmer cake with a soft center, bake for 12 minutes. Enjoy!