These molten lava cakes are sure to delight your guests and make you look like a star in the kitchen.
They fit everything from casual events with children to sophisticated dinner parties. With only five ingredients and you can prepare them in advance, these are my signature go-to dessert for easy entertaining.
Molten Lava Cakes
Prep: 15 min
Bake: 10-15 min
Serves: 6-10
6 oz bittersweet or semisweet baking chocolate
10 Tablespoons butter
½ cup powdered sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 whole eggs
3 egg yolks
Grease: 6 (6 oz) custard cups or 10 (4 oz) custard cups
Place chocolate and butter in a large microwavable bowl. Heat in 30 sec intervals until butter is melted; stir occasionally to melt chocolate completely. Add powdered sugar and flour, then mix well. Add whole eggs and yolks, then stir with a whisk until well combined. Divide batter evenly among prepared cups.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 9-10 min for 4 oz cups or 14-15 min for 6 oz cups. Cakes should be firm around the edges, but soft in the center. Let stand for 1 min. Run a small knife around the edges to loosen. Carefully turn the cups upside down onto dessert plates; garnish as you desire and serve immediately.
Note: The batter can be made a day ahead and poured into prepared cups. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. When ready to serve allow to come to room temperature uncover and bake as directed.
