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Decadent Mexican Chocolate Lava Cakes Easy Homemade Recipe with Cinnamon

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These decadent Mexican chocolate lava cakes with cinnamon offer a rich, molten chocolate center with a subtle spicy warmth, perfect for an indulgent yet easy dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 6 oz (170 g) dark chocolate (70% cacao), chopped
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp (15 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp chili powder (optional)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease your ramekins generously with butter and dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
  2. Melt the chocolate and butter together using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts (20 seconds), stirring each time until smooth and glossy but not overheated.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until pale and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the eggs and sugar using a rubber spatula, keeping the batter light.
  5. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, chili powder (if using), and salt. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture slowly, just until combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are set and firm but the center is still slightly soft and jiggly.
  8. Let the cakes cool for 1-2 minutes, then run a knife around the edges to loosen and carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate.
  9. Serve immediately, optionally with vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Notes

Use good-quality dark chocolate for best results. Do not overbake to maintain the molten center. Room temperature eggs help the batter rise better. Grease and dust ramekins well to prevent sticking. Oven temperatures vary; use an oven thermometer for accuracy. Batter can be chilled for 20 minutes before baking to improve texture. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond flour (texture will differ).

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