HOT Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes

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Decadent individual cakes with a molten chocolate center, served warm with a sprinkle of sea salt for perfect balance. This dessert recipe, ready in about 28 minutes, brings together dark chocolate, unsalted butter, and granulated sugar for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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: 13 min Serves 4 Desserts cuisine 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C); grease four 6-ounce ramekins and dust with flour, tapping out excess.
  2. Step 2: Melt 4 oz chopped dark chocolate and 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth; remove from heat and stir in 3 tbsp granulated sugar until dissolved.
  3. Step 3: Whisk in 2 large eggs, 2 egg yolks, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp sea salt until combined; fold in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour gently until no streaks remain.
  4. Step 4: Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins, filling 3/4 full; place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft when gently pressed.
  5. Step 5: Dust with 2 tbsp powdered sugar and serve immediately with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

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