Chocolate Hazelnut Lava Cake

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A gooey chocolate lava cake infused with toasted hazelnuts, perfect for a rich and engaging dessert experience. This recipe, ready in about 29 minutes, layers bittersweet chocolate, unsalted butter, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 14 min Serves 4 International cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Butter and flour four 6-ounce ramekins to prevent sticking.
  2. Step 2: Melt 6 oz bittersweet chocolate and 1/2 cup unsalted butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth and glossy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk 1 cup granulated sugar with 3 large eggs until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/4 tsp salt.
  4. Step 4: Gradually fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until combined, then sift and gently fold in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and 1/3 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts until just incorporated.
  5. Step 5: Divide the batter evenly among the ramekins and bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft and slightly jiggly.
  6. Step 6: Let the cakes cool for 2 minutes, then invert onto plates and serve immediately to enjoy the molten centers.

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