Easy Chocolate Lava Cake

This quick and easy Chocolate Lava Cake comes together in minutes with a rich, gooey milk chocolate center. Perfect for date night, dinner parties, or when you need a warm chocolate dessert fast. 

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 13-14 minutes

Ingredients: 

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 1/2 tbsp white sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground espresso
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp neutral oil (avocado oil)
  
• 1 square of a Tony Chocolonely Milk Chocolate Bar, placed in the middle of the lava cake batter
• ½ cup + 2 tablespoons milk
• Powdered sugar, dusted on top
• Raspberries, blueberries or strawberries for garnish

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. Grease two ramekins with oil and set aside. 
3. In a medium-sized bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, white sugar, ground espresso, baking powder and milk. Whisk until just combined. 
4. Pour batter into the ramekin until it reaches the middle, then add a square of a Tony Chocolonely Milk Chocolate Bar. Pour the other half of the batter on top and repeat for the other ramekin. 
5. Bake for about 13-14 minutes, until the top is set but the middle is still slightly gooey. 
6. Let the lava cakes cool for about 10-15 minutes, then flip upside down on a plate gently. 
7. Sprinkle it with powdered sugar and top with berries before enjoying.