Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by BLK Swan

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 220°C (425°F). This ensures that the cakes rise properly.
2
Prepare the Ramekins
Grease four ramekins with butter and lightly dust them with flour. Tap out any excess flour and set aside.

3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth. Stir until fully combined.
4
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
5
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg and sugar mixture. Stir gently until incorporated.
6
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the flour and add a pinch of salt. Fold gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
7
Add Vanilla
Stir in the vanilla extract until evenly distributed in the batter.

8
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
9
Bake the Cakes
Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
10
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and let it sit for a few seconds before lifting the ramekin off. Serve immediately, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.