Chocolate Lava Cakes | Sally's Baking

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate with stevia

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Semi-sweet chocolate is often more affordable and still provides a rich flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Cake flour can provide a lighter texture.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Granulated sugar is more commonly available and less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Grease ramekins or a muffin pan with butter.

Melt dark chocolate and butter together in a bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.

In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.

Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture gently until combined.

Sift in flour and fold until just combined.

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins or muffin pan.

Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is soft.

Remove from the oven and let sit for 1 minute.

Carefully invert each ramekin or muffin pan onto a plate and let it sit for a few seconds before lifting off.

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