Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by Cobble Hill

Time30m

Serves4

with vanilla ice cream

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2
Grease the Ramekins
Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and dust with flour to prevent sticking.

3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
4
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt until well combined.
5
Combine Mixtures
Add the melted chocolate mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the large eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract to the mixture. Stir until smooth and everything is well incorporated.
7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about ¾ full.
8
Bake
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 from the oven and let the cakes rest for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently lift off the ramekin. Serve immediately with scoops of vanilla ice cream on the side.