Description
Father’s Day Chocolate Lava Cakes are the ultimate indulgent dessert, featuring a warm, gooey chocolate center that flows with every bite. These individual cakes are impressively easy to make and perfect for celebrating Dad. With rich bittersweet chocolate enveloped in a soft cake exterior, they promise a delightful experience. Serve them warm alongside vanilla ice cream or fresh berries for an unforgettable treat that will surely win your father’s heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter together until smooth, stirring occasionally.
- In another bowl, whisk granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until light and fluffy.
- Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg-sugar blend. Gently mix in flour and vanilla until just combined.
- Pour the batter into prepared ramekins, filling them three-quarters full.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (113g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 155mg