Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Warm 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). This will ensure your cakes bake evenly.
2
Prepare Ramekins
Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and lightly dust them with flour. Tap out any excess flour and set aside.

3
Melt Butter and Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and semisweet chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
4
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until the mixture is thick and pale.
5
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously until well combined.
6
Add Flour and Salt
Gently fold in the flour and a pinch of salt until just combined. Do not overmix.

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, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
9
Cool Briefly
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool for 1 minute.

10
Invert and Serve
Carefully run a knife around the edge of each ramekin. Invert the ramekins onto individual plates. The cakes should release easily.
11
Add Ice Cream
Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top or on the side.