Spiced Chocolate Lava Cake

Desserts
20 minutes
Apr 29, 2025
4.2
Spiced Chocolate Lava Cake
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • Vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease four ramekins with butter.
  2. In a heatproof bowl, melt the butter and dark chocolate together in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
  3. Add the ground cinnamon and cayenne pepper to the chocolate mixture, stir to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the sugar and eggs together until well combined.
  5. Gradually pour the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring constantly.
  6. Fold in the flour and salt until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
  9. Remove from the oven and let the cakes rest for 1-2 minutes.
  10. Carefully invert each cake onto a plate, dust with powdered sugar, and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
  11. Enjoy the warm and gooey spiced chocolate lava cakes!

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