Ingredients
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 whole eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate and butter. Microwave for 1 minute and 20 seconds, then whisk until smooth and fully melted.
- Add powdered sugar, 3 whole eggs, and 1 additional egg yolk. Whisk until well blended.
- Stir in the flour and mix until fully incorporated.
- Spray 4 small (1-cup) custard cups with non-stick cooking spray. Divide the batter evenly among them.
- Place the cups on a cookie sheet and bake for 15–16 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the center is soft-set.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 3–5 minutes.
- Carefully invert onto plates and serve warm, optionally with a scoop of ice cream.
Notes
- Don’t overbake—center should remain gooey for lava effect.
- Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
- Grease cups thoroughly to ensure easy release.
- Can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 587
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 205mg
