How to Make Chocolate Lava Cake - Easy Chocolate Molten Lava Cake Recipe

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cocoa powder

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Cocoa powder reduces calories while maintaining chocolate flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while adding sweetness.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Melt 1/3 cup bittersweet chocolate, 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate, and 1/2 cup butter together using a double boiler.

Remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, add 1 and 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar, 3 eggs, 3 egg yolks, 1/2 cup flour, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture.

Place custard cups or ramekins on a baking sheet and generously spray them with cooking oil.

Fill each cup 3/4 full of the batter.

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and cook for 13 minutes.

After removing the cakes from the oven, allow them to cool for 2 minutes before turning them out onto a plate.

Top the cake with powdered sugar before serving.

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