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Ina Garten Chocolate Lava Cake

Indulge in Ina Garten’s Heavenly Chocolate Lava Cake

Experience the rich flavors of Ina Garten Chocolate Lava Cake with a molten center that delights every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 1 minute
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Vegan butter is a great dairy-free substitute.
  • 6 ounces Bittersweet Chocolate, chopped Using milk chocolate will sweeten the taste.
  • 2 large Eggs Essential for structure and lift.
  • 2 large Egg Yolks Imparts a custard-like texture.
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar Swap with coconut sugar for lower glycemic option.
  • ⅛ teaspoon Salt Enhances chocolate taste.
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour For gluten-free, replace with almond flour.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • ramekins
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • baking tray

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease four ramekins with butter.
  2. Melt the butter and chopped chocolate over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
  3. Remove from heat; whisk in eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and salt until combined.
  4. Gently fold in flour until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into ramekins, filling them three-quarters full.
  6. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the edges are set and centers jiggle slightly.
  7. Cool in ramekins for 1 minute, then invert onto plates.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with salted caramel ice cream or raspberry coulis for an impressive presentation.

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