Choco Lava Muffin
Mini chocolate lava muffin — individual molten chocolate cake. Smaller than full lava cakes, perfect snack or dessert portion. Same precise technique applies.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
19 min
Servings
4
Calories
341 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Chocolate100 g
- Flour2 cups
- Butter¼ cup
- Sugar½ cup
- Eggs2
- Milk1 cup
- Baking Powder1 tsp
- Vanilla Extract1 tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 4 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Chocolate100 g
- Flour2 cups
- Butter0.25 cup
- Sugar0.5 cup
- Eggs2
- Milk1 cup
- Baking Powder1 tsp
- Vanilla Extract1 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 425°F. Butter 6 ramekins (4 oz size) generously, dust with cocoa.
- 2
Melt 4 oz bittersweet chocolate and ¼ cup butter together. Cool 5 minutes.
- 3
Whisk 2 whole eggs + 2 egg yolks with 3 tablespoons sugar until pale, 2 minutes.
- 4
Whisk warm chocolate into eggs. Fold in 1.5 tablespoons flour + pinch of salt.
- 5
Divide between ramekins (¾ full).
- 6
Bake 10-11 minutes — edges set, center slightly underdone. Cool 1 minute, invert onto plates. Serve immediately with ice cream.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.High oven, short time.
- 2.Bittersweet chocolate.
- 3.Cool chocolate before adding to eggs.
- 4.Eat immediately.
🔬 Why It Works
Mini lava muffins use precise temperature gradient — high heat sets edges while center stays molten. Brief bake time prevents heat from fully penetrating. The smaller size means even shorter bake (10-11 min vs 12-13 for larger).
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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