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Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes for 2

Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Author Delish D'Lites

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch of salt

Optional for serving

  • Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Powdered sugar
  • Cocoa powder
  • Fresh berries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Generously grease two 5-ounce ramekins with non-stick cooking spray or butter. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and set aside.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and butter in the microwave for about 1 minute. Stir every 30 seconds until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, vanilla, powdered sugar, and the egg. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture, and whisk until any lumps are gone.
  4. Divide the batter evenly between the 2 ramekins.
  5. Bake the cakes in the center of the oven for 13-14 minutes. They’ll be cracked on the top, with a gooey center.
  6. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them rest for 1 minute. Then run a knife around the edge, before inverting the cakes onto a plate. The easiest way to do is by holding the hot ramekin (with a pot holder) and laying an inverted plate on top. Then flip the whole thing over to remove the cake from the ramekin.
  7. To really take this molten lava cake to the next level, serve with a scoop of ice cream, or some powdered sugar or cocoa powder & fresh berries.