Lemon Lava Cake
A delightful dessert featuring a warm, gooey lemon center surrounded by a soft cake, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with unsalted butter and dust lightly with flour.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and stir in the powdered sugar until combined.
- Add the eggs and egg yolks, whisking until smooth.
- Combine the flour, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until well incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm and the center is soft.
- Cool for a minute, then invert onto plates to serve immediately.
Notes
Best served fresh and warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
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