Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Oven and Ramekins
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour to prevent sticking.
2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) and stir until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until the mixture is light and fluffy.
4
Combine Mixtures
Slowly add the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously until well combined.
5
Add Flour and Flavorings
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
6
Pour Batter into Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
7
Bake the Cakes
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 still soft.
8
Cool and Serve
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently lift it off to reveal the lava cake. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.