Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by Gita Pita

Time30m

Serves4

Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 cup 00 bread flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1 tbs Unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp Baking powder

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

Wet Ingredients

1 cup Unsalted butter

2 whole Eggs

2 whole Egg yolks

2 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

For Serving

1/2 cup Powdered sugar

4 scoops Vanilla ice cream

Method

Preparation

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and lightly dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.

Melt the Butter

In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter in the microwave for about 30-45 seconds until completely melted. Let it cool slightly.

Mixing Ingredients

Combine Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.

Add Wet Ingredients

Add the melted butter, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Baking

Fill Ramekins

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

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.

Serving

Cool and Serve

Allow the cakes to cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate, and dust with powdered sugar. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.