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).
2
Prepare Ramekins
Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour to prevent the cakes from sticking.
3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and semi-sweet chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until well combined and slightly thickened.
5
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking continuously until fully combined.
6
Add Remaining Ingredients
Fold in the all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt gently until just combined.
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, until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
9
Cool Slightly
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 minutes.
10
Invert and Serve
Carefully invert each ramekin onto a dessert plate. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.