Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by Abreo

Time30m

Serves4

Warm chocolate cake with a molten center.

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Prepare four ramekins by greasing them with butter and lightly dusting with flour.
2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) until smooth and combined. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until well combined and slightly frothy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking continuously until fully incorporated.
5
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the chocolate-egg mixture. Gently fold until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
7
Bake
Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be set, but the center should still be soft and slightly jiggly.

8
Cool and Serve
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen the cakes. Invert onto plates and dust with powdered sugar. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.