Easy Chocolate 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 the oven to 450°F (232°C).

Butter and flour six 4 to 5-ounce ramekins.

Chop 6 ounces of bittersweet chocolate into small pieces.

Melt the chocolate and 113 grams of unsalted butter in a double boiler over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

In a large bowl, combine 2 large eggs, 2 egg yolks, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; mix until thick and pale yellow.

Add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture and stir to combine.

Sift in 2 tablespoons of flour and mix until well combined.

Divide the batter among the prepared ramekins.

Bake the cakes in the oven for 6 to 8 minutes until the edges are set but the center is still jiggly.

Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute before inverting onto dessert plates.

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