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.
- 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)
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.
*Be sure to read your ingredient labels to make sure that all products are safe for your dietary/allergen needs.
Calories: 575kcal Carbohydrates: 41g Protein: 8g Fat: 42g Trans Fat: 4g Cholesterol: 182mg Sodium: 359mg Fiber: 4g Sugar: 28g