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Chocolate Lava Cake for One

Decadent Chocolate Lava Cake for One in Just 15 Minutes

Satisfy your sweet cravings with this quick and easy Chocolate Lava Cake for One, featuring a luscious molten center.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 cake
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 tablespoon butter for greasing the ramekin
  • 1 tablespoon butter for the batter
  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate with 60-70% cocoa
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons sugar adjust for sweetness preference
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • a pinch salt
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter for extra flavor
  • 1 splash liqueur for adult enjoyment
  • 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting the ramekin

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 3/4-cup ramekin
  • Heatproof bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and place a baking sheet on the center rack.
  2. Grease a 3/4-cup ramekin with 1/2 teaspoon of butter and dust the inside lightly with cocoa powder.
  3. Melt together 1 tablespoon of butter and the semi-sweet chocolate chips until smooth.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the egg and sugar until blended, then stir in the cooled chocolate mixture.
  5. Fold in the pinch of salt and all-purpose flour until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared ramekin and smooth the surface.
  7. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes until the edges are set but the center remains soft.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 2 to 3 minutes before inverting onto a plate.
  9. Serve immediately, optionally with ice cream or fresh berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Baking time matters; check at 7 minutes. Use high-quality chocolate for best results.

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