Description
Father’s Day Chocolate Lava Cakes are the perfect way to celebrate dad with a delightful, warm treat. Imagine breaking through a silky chocolate shell to discover a gooey molten center that flows like a sweet river. These individual cakes are not only easy to make but also customizable to suit any palate, making them a memorable dessert for your Father’s Day celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
- Melt chocolate and butter together in the microwave until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until light and fluffy.
- Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, then sift in flour and cocoa; gently combine.
- Divide batter among ramekins, filling three-quarters full.
- Bake for 12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Serve immediately with ice cream or fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: For variations, swap dark chocolate for milk chocolate for a sweeter taste or add a splash of espresso to enhance the chocolate flavor. Serve with whipped cream or fresh fruit for an extra touch.