Staying in with your Valentine this year? Get the love — and chocolate — flowing. Cuddle up with your sweetie and these homemade chocolate lava cakes. Be sure to use a high-quality dark chocolate bar you’d eat plain — this is key to a delicious and decadent cake.
Chocolate Lava Cakes for Two
INGREDIENTS
3 oz dark chocolate (60%-70% cacao), chopped
1/4 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Small pinch of salt
Butter and cocoa powder (for ramekins)
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 425°F. Generously butter two 6-ounce ramekins and dust with cocoa powder.
Melt the dark chocolate and butter together. Either microwave in 15-second increments, stirring between, or use a double boiler and stir until smooth.
Stir in powdered sugar. Whisk in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla until glossy. Gently fold in flour and salt just until combined.
Divide batter evenly between the two ramekins. Bake for 12-13 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft. Let rest for 1 minute, then invert onto plates or serve directly from ramekins. For an even sweeter treat, serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Recipe by Kylee Coleman, Editor
Photo by Ty Pierce
