Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup high-quality semi-sweet chocolate (preferably 70% cacao)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- Black food coloring (optional)
- Star Wars themed decorations or edible prints (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
- Melt the chocolate and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler until smooth. Add black food coloring if desired.
- Whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla until well combined and frothy.
- Mix the melted chocolate into the egg mixture gradually, stirring constantly.
- Sift in flour and salt, folding gently until smooth and glossy.
- Divide batter evenly into ramekins, filling about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, until edges are firm but center remains gooey.
- Cool for 1-2 minutes, then invert onto plates and serve immediately for molten perfection.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best melt-in-your-mouth experience.
- Add black food coloring carefully for a dramatic dark look.
- Serve immediately for the best molten texture.
- Can be made ahead and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Star Wars / Sci-Fi themed
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lava cake
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 110mg