Description
Rich, heart-shaped chocolate lava cakes with a warm, molten center — an indulgent Valentine’s dessert designed to melt hearts with deep chocolate flavor and irresistible gooey magic.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
Butter and cocoa powder for greasing ramekins
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and generously butter heart-shaped ramekins, dusting with cocoa powder.
2. Melt butter and chocolate together until smooth, then let cool slightly.
3. In a bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, powdered sugar, and vanilla until pale and thick.
4. Slowly whisk in melted chocolate mixture.
5. Gently fold in flour and salt until just combined.
6. Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins.
7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
8. Let rest for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates.
9. Serve immediately for a molten center.
Notes
Do not overbake — timing is key for lava centers.
Prepare batter ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Serve with powdered sugar, berries, or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lava cake
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 210mg