Warm chocolate cake with a gooey molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.

Preheat the Oven

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.

Melt Chocolate and Butter

Stir in the granulated sugar until well combined. Then, add the eggs and egg yolks, mixing thoroughly. Add the vanilla extract.

Mix in Sugar and Eggs

Gently fold in the flour and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.

Add Dry Ingredients

Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour to prevent sticking. Place them on a baking sheet.

Prepare Ramekins

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.

Fill Ramekins

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.

Bake

Let the cakes cool for 1 minute before inverting onto plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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