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Air Fryer Lava Cake

Indulge in Air Fryer Lava Cake: A Quick Homemade Delight

This Air Fryer Lava Cake is a rich, gooey dessert perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 4 oz Chocolate Use high-quality or semisweet/dark chocolate
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter Can substitute with margarine
  • 2 Eggs Use large eggs for best results
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar can be used for a unique flavor
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used
  • 1 tbsp Confectioner's Sugar For dusting on top

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Microwave
  • ramekins

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Air Fryer Lava Cake
  1. Prepare two 6-ounce ramekins with a light coating of nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter together.
  3. Whisk together eggs and granulated sugar until frothy.
  4. Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
  5. Sift in flour and fold until just incorporated.
  6. Pour batter into ramekins, filling each about three-quarters full.
  7. Preheat air fryer to 370°F and cook for 8-10 minutes.
  8. Let cool for 2 minutes, then run a knife around edges and flip onto serving plates.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for best results. Avoid overmixing to maintain the molten center. Check cooking time as every air fryer is different.

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