Chocolate Lava Cakes For Two: The Perfect Valentine’s Day Dessert
Chocolate Lava Cakes For Two are the ultimate indulgence, combining a rich, velvety center with a delicate, cake-like exterior. In just 25 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of baking, you’ll create a dessert that feels luxurious yet approachable.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter 2oz/57g
- ⅓ cup bittersweet chocolate 2oz/57g, chopped
- ¼ cup granulated sugar 2oz/57g
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon instant coffee powder optional
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 ¼oz/35g
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Butter two 6-ounce ramekins or oven-safe mugs and place on a baking sheet. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl add in the butter and chocolate and gently melt either in the microwave or over a ban-marie. Once melted, whisk in the sugar, eggs, vanilla, and coffee until well combined.
- Lastly, stir in the flour and salt and mix until just combined. Evenly divide the batter between the two prepared dishes.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes or just until there is a jiggle in the center and the edges are set. A soft center ensures lovely, lava on the inside. Remove from the oven and allow to stand for 1 minute before carefully turning out each cake onto your serving dish. Enjoy straight away with some vanilla ice-cream.
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