Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

Chocolate Filling

Method

Preparation

1

Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins with butter. Dust them with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.

2

Melt Chocolate and Butter

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

Mixing Ingredients

3

Combine Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.

4

Mix Wet Ingredients

In another large bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until frothy.

5

Combine Mixtures

Gradually pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking continuously to prevent the eggs from cooking. Then, gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.

Baking

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 about 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.

Serving

8

Cool Slightly

Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute.

9

Serve

Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently tap to release the cake. Serve immediately, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.