Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

INTRODUCTION:"Indulge in the rich, velvety delight of warm, gooey chocolate lava cake, fresh from the oven. This decadent dessert is a chocolate lover's dream come true - a tender, moist cake with a molten, golden center, bursting with deep, dark chocolate flavor. Perfect for special occasions or satisfying sweet cravings, this easy-to-make recipe yields impressive results, sure to impress family and friends. So go ahead, treat yourself to a slice (or two!) of this heavenly chocolate lava cake."

Accurate measurements and ingredients 

Ingredients:

- 2 ounces (60g) high-quality dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa), broken into small pieces

- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, at room temperature

- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

- 4 large eggs

- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

- 1 3/4 cups (210g) all-purpose flour

- 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Set aside.

3. In a separate bowl, melt chocolate in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth.

4. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

5. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.

6. Gradually mix in flour mixture, then melted chocolate, until just combined.

7. Pour batter into 4 (6-ounce) ramekins or small cups.

8. Place ramekins on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

9. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are set, but centers are still slightly jiggly.

10. Remove from oven and let cool in ramekins for 1 minute.

11. Run a knife around edges to release cakes, then invert onto plates.

12. Serve immediately, with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Note: To ensure molten centers, do not overbake. Cakes will continue to cook slightly after removal from oven.

The estimated nutrition information per serving for the Chocolate Lava Cake recipe:

_Serving size:_ 1 cake (6 ounces or 170g)

_Nutrition Facts:_

- _Calories:_ 420

- _Total Fat:_ 26g

    - Saturated Fat: 16g

    - Trans Fat: 0g

- _Cholesterol:_ 100mg

- _Sodium:_ 200mg

- _Total Carbohydrates:_ 35g

    - Dietary Fiber: 2g

    - Sugars: 25g

- _Protein:_ 6g

_Vitamin and Mineral Information:_

- _Vitamin A:_ 10% of the Daily Value (DV)

- _Vitamin C:_ 0% of the DV

- _Calcium:_ 4% of the DV

- _Iron:_ 15% of the DV

- _Potassium:_ 8% of the DV

_Macro Breakdown:_

- Carbohydrates: 42%

- Protein: 7%

- Fat: 51%

_Note:_ Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredient brands and measurements.

Assuming the recipe yields 4 servings, the nutrition information is based on a serving size of 1 cake (6 ounces or 170g). Keep in mind that these cakes are rich and indulgent, so it's worth considering a smaller serving size if you're watching your calorie intake!