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 Oven and Prepare Ramekins
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour, tapping out excess.
2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.
3
Mix Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture, stirring until smooth. Fold in the flour until just combined.
4
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about ¾ full.
5
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
6
Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate, dust with powdered sugar, and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.