Go Back
+ servings

Easter Chocolate Lava Cakes

Decadent chocolate lava cakes with a gooey center, perfect for Easter celebrations.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Lava Cakes
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter plus extra for greasing ramekins
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Serving
  • 1 cup vanilla ice cream optional
  • 2 tablespoons fresh berries for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Ramekins
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour.
Melt Chocolate and Butter
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until melted and smooth.
Mix Ingredients
  1. Whisk in the powdered sugar until fully combined. Add the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
  2. Gently fold in the flour and salt until just combined.
Fill Ramekins
  1. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
Bake
  1. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
Serve
  1. Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then invert onto plates. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and fresh berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of espresso powder to the chocolate mixture.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!