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single serving chocolate lava cake

Chocolate Lava Cake

Dark chocolate chip s and espresso baked into a decadent dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole egg room temperature
  • 1 whole egg yolk room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 5 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
  • ½ teaspoon instant espresso
  • 1 Tbsp flour

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
  • Generously coat a 4x6” dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Using a mixer, whip egg, egg yolk, and sugar until fluffy and light yellow, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
  • Melt butter and chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second intervals, stirring between intervals (about 45 seconds total).
  • Stir instant espresso, flour, and the chocolate mixture into the whipped eggs and sugar on low speed using the electric mixer.
  • Scrape the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 8 - 10 minutes. Remove the cake when the edges are set but the center is still soft.

Notes

This recipe is in our cookbook, “Cooking for One – Not an Army,” along with other favorite recipes. It’s made for one, but you can easily double this recipe for company or leftovers! If you didn’t get a copy yet, our book is on Amazon right here!
NUTRITION:
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 507.15kcal | Carbohydrates: 36.75g |
Protein: 6.75g | Fat: 38.35g | Sodium: 233.35mg | Fiber: 1.85g
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition
calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional
nutritionist’s advice.
Keyword chocolate, cooking for one
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