Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by Brew Lab

Time30m

Serves4

Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center, served with 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 dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan, combine the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate. Heat over low heat, stirring continuously until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until well combined and slightly thickened.
4
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking continuously until fully incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
5
Add Flour
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft and jiggly.
8
Rest and Serve
Remove from the oven and let the cakes rest for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.