Description
Looking for the best chocolate dessert ideas for two people? This easy and quick Chocolate Lava Cake for Two is simple to prepare yet delivers a rich molten center every time. Perfect for date nights celebrations or cozy evenings this healthy portion controlled treat uses basic ingredients and minimal effort. A great make at home dessert that feels special without being complicated and works well for holidays weekends or last minute sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz dark chocolate
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and grease two ramekins with butter.
- Melt 4 oz dark chocolate with 4 tbsp butter until smooth and glossy then let cool slightly.
- In a bowl whisk 2 eggs with 1/4 cup sugar until pale and slightly thick.
- Slowly whisk melted chocolate into egg mixture then add vanilla salt and flour mixing gently.
- Divide batter evenly between ramekins and place on baking tray.
- Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft then rest 1 minute before serving.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep the molten center.
- Use high quality dark chocolate for best flavor.
- Serve immediately for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 155mg