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Valentines Day Dessert Ideas

A romantic and decadent dessert featuring easy-to-make chocolate lava cakes perfect for Valentine's Day, with a molten chocolate center that impresses without the stress.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate and Butter
  • 4 ounces good quality bittersweet or semi sweet chocolate chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter plus extra for greasing (1 stick)
Eggs and Yolks
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
Other Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • unsweetened cocoa powder or powdered sugar optional for dusting

Equipment

  • oven
  • Ramekins
  • - Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer,
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Generously butter four 6-ounce ramekins. Dust with unsweetened cocoa powder and tap out excess. Place on a baking sheet.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chopped chocolate and butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Or use a double boiler.
  3. In a large bowl, beat eggs, yolks, sugar, and salt until pale and thick. Stir in vanilla.
  4. Fold in melted chocolate mixture, then flour, until just combined.
  5. Divide batter into ramekins. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are jiggly.
  6. Rest 1 minute, invert onto plates, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 20g

Notes

Use high-quality chocolate for best results. Do not overbake for molten center. Store leftovers refrigerated up to 2 days; reheat in microwave 20-30 seconds. Variations: Add espresso, cayenne, or hidden fillings.
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