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Chocolate lava cake topped with ice cream in white ramekin.

Valentine’s Chocolate Lava Cakes for Two

420kcal
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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 12 minutes
Total 22 minutes
Rich, decadent molten chocolate cakes with gooey centers, an indulgent Valentine’s dessert made in under 30 minutes for a romantic treat.
Servings 2 people
Course Dessert
Cuisine French-Inspired

Ingredients

  • 4 oz (115 g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 4 tbsp (½ stick) unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • Butter and cocoa powder for greasing ramekins

Equipment

  • 2 Ramekins (6 oz)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (heatproof)
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Baking sheet

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease two ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
  2. Melt chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (or microwave in short bursts), stirring until smooth.
  3. Whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla in another bowl until light and slightly thickened.
  4. Combine. Fold melted chocolate into the egg mixture. Sift in flour and salt; stir gently until just combined.
  5. Fill ramekins. Divide batter evenly between the two ramekins.
  6. Bake for 11–12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
  7. Invert and serve. Let rest 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates.
  8. Optional garnish: Serve with powdered sugar, raspberries, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition per serving (estimated)

Calories420kcalCarbohydrates35gProtein6gFat28gSugar28g

Notes

  • Batter can be prepared ahead and chilled; add 1–2 minutes baking time if cold.
  • Don’t overbake — the center should remain molten.

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