Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by City Pork Jefferson

Time30m

Serves2

Warm chocolate cake with a molten center.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

4 oz bittersweet chocolate

1 stick Unsalted butter

2 count Large eggs

1 count large egg yolk

1 tbs granulated sugar

1 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

2 tbs 00 bread flour

1 pinch Celtic sea salt

Serving Garnish

1 tbs powdered sugar

1 scoop vanilla ice cream

Method

Preparation

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare two ramekins by greasing them with butter and dusting with flour.

Melt Chocolate and Butter

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.

Mix Eggs and Sugar

In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the large eggs, large egg yolk, and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.

Combine Mixtures

Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, adding the vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.

Incorporate Flour and Salt

Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the chocolate mixture and fold gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

Fill Ramekins

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.

Baking

Bake the Cakes

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 soft.

Cool and Serve

Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate, tapping gently to release the cake. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.