Quick Individual Chocolate Fudge Cakes

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Rich and intense chocolate fudge cakes made in under 30 minutes, perfect for a quick indulgent treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 24 minutes, layers unsalted butter, semisweet chocolate chips, 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 450 calories and feeds 2, 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: 10 min Cook: 14 min Serves 2 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F and grease two 6-ounce ramekins with butter, then dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
  2. Step 2: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/2 cup unsalted butter and 4 oz semisweet chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 3/4 cup granulated sugar until combined, then whisk in 2 large eggs and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Sift together 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/4 tsp salt, then fold gently into the chocolate mixture until just incorporated.
  5. Step 5: Divide batter evenly between the ramekins and bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are set but the center is still soft and fudgy.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto plates. Optional: dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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