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Chocolate Lava Cakes

By: Melissa Belanger
These chocolate lava cakes are easy to make and bake up with a rich, velvety exterior and warm, gooey centers. They can be made with or without dairy, and they're the best way to celebrate Valentine's day or satisfy a serious chocolate craving.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips*
  • ½ cup 1 stick dairy free butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Cocoa powder, for dusting

Instructions 

  • Place chocolate and butter in a mixing bowl. and micrwave at 30 second increments until almost melted (about 1 minute total). Stir between and after each microwave until chocolate is smooth.
  • Beat eggs in a separate bowl until smooth a light in color. Whisk them into the chocolate mixture.
  • Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Whisk sugar, flour and salt into the batter until smooth.
  • Divide the batter evenly between ramekins.
  • Bake at 425˚F for 12 minutes, or until tops have set but cakes still seem wobbly.
  • Remove from oven and flip each cake onto a plate to serve.
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Recipe Notes

*Be sure to read your ingredient labels to make sure that all products are safe for your dietary/allergen needs.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 575kcal (29%), Carbohydrates: 41g (14%), Protein: 8g (16%), Fat: 42g (65%), Trans Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 182mg (61%), Sodium: 359mg (16%), Fiber: 4g (17%), Sugar: 28g (31%)