Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

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) to ensure it’s hot enough to create the lava effect.
2
Prepare the Ramekins
Grease four ramekins with butter and lightly dust with flour. This will prevent the cake from sticking.
3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
4
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until well combined and slightly frothy.
5
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously to combine.
6
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the flour and salt, and gently fold the mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly 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, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
9
Cool and Serve
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate, allowing the cake to fall out. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.