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Single Serving Molten Lava Cake Recipe (Easy)

Single Serving Molten Lava Cake

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Indulge your sweet tooth in minutes with this easy Single Serving Molten Lava Cake! This decadent dessert features a warm, gooey chocolate center surrounded by a moist cake, perfect for one. Ready in under 25 minutes, it’s ideal for satisfying quick cravings without any leftovers.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of fine sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Vanilla ice cream for topping

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a pan or using the microwave in small increments, melt the chocolate chips and butter together, stirring constantly until smooth.
  3. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, egg yolk, sugar, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Add the flour to the wet ingredients and whisk to reduce clumps. Gently fold in the melted chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.
  5. Pour Batter: Pour the batter into a greased, oven-safe dish. A 4 ½-inch-wide ramekin works well. You can also divide the batter into two smaller dishes, but note that the baking time will be shorter.
  6. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 14-20 minutes, or until the top is just set. Be careful not to overbake.
  7. Serve: Top with a scoop of ice cream and enjoy your delicious dessert! (WATCH VIDEO BELOW)

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