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 ramekins (6 oz each) with butter and dust with cocoa powder or flour to prevent sticking.

3
Melt Butter and Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
4
Mix in Sugar
Once melted, remove the bowl from the microwave and whisk in the granulated sugar until well combined.
5
Add Eggs
Whisk in the large eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
6
Add Vanilla and Flour
Stir in the vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt until just combined. Do not 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 Slightly
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for about 1 minute.

10
Inversion
Carefully invert each ramekin onto a serving plate. Gently tap the bottom to release the cake.
11
Add Ice Cream
Top each lava cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and serve immediately.