Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Rich chocolate cake with a molten 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
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a double boiler or microwave, melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together until smooth. If using a microwave, heat in 30-second intervals to prevent burning.
3
Whisk Sugar and Eggs
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
4
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously until fully combined.
5
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour and add a pinch of salt. Gently fold the mixture until no dry flour remains, being careful not to overmix.
6
Add Vanilla
Stir in the vanilla extract until just combined.
7
Prepare Ramekins
Grease four ramekins (6-ounce size) with butter and dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
8
Fill Ramekins
Evenly distribute the cake batter among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
9
Bake the Lava Cakes
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be firm, but the center will be soft.
10
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the lava cakes cool for 1 minute before inverting onto plates.

11
Serve with Ice Cream
Top each lava cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream immediately after inverting. Serve warm for the best molten chocolate experience.