Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by Baobab Fare

Time30m

Serves4

With vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and lightly dust with flour, tapping out any excess.
2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and bittersweet chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until well combined and slightly thickened.
4
Combine Mixtures
Add the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, stirring until fully combined.
5
Add Flour and Salt
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about three-quarters full.
7
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
8
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate to release the cake. Serve immediately with scoops of vanilla ice cream.