Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center, served 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).
2
Prepare Ramekins
Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and lightly dust with flour, tapping out the excess flour.

3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
4
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
5
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well combined.
6
Add Remaining Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour, add the vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Gently fold until just combined; do not overmix.

7
Fill Ramekins
Evenly divide the batter among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
8
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
9
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute.

10
Invert and Serve
Carefully run a knife around the edges of each ramekin, then invert onto a plate. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.