Indulge Your Sweet Tooth with Ina Garten's Chocolate Lava Cake

Experience the luxurious delight of Ina Garten Chocolate Lava Cake, a rich dessert with a molten center that is both easy to make and impressively delicious.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 14

Cooling Time 1

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 cakes

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Batter

1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with salted butter if adjusting for salt.
6 oz Bittersweet Chocolate Using milk chocolate can make it sweeter.
2 large Large Eggs Essential for structure.
2 large Large Egg Yolks Critical for texture.
1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Consider coconut sugar for a unique flavor.
1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances the chocolate flavor.
1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Can replace with almond flour for gluten-free.

Equipment

Oven
Heatproof Bowl
Whisk
ramekins

Method

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, combine the unsalted butter and bittersweet chocolate until smooth.
In another bowl, whisk together the large eggs, egg yolks, granulated sugar, and salt until pale and well-combined.
Carefully fold the melted chocolate mixture into your egg mixture.
Sift in the all-purpose flour and stir until just combined.
Grease your ramekins thoroughly and fill them with batter, leaving about half an inch at the top.
Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm and the centers still wobble.
Let the cakes rest for 1 minute before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with a scoop of salted caramel ice cream for a delicious contrast.

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