Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Rich chocolate cake with a molten center.

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) and grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour to prevent the cakes from sticking.
2
Melt the Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.
3
Mix the Batter
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until combined. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture, mixing until smooth. Finally, fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined.

4
Fill the Ramekins
Evenly distribute the cake batter into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 2/3 full.
5
Bake
Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft. The tops should be slightly puffed.

6
Let Cool and Serve
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate to release the cake. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.