Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

A decadent dessert with a molten center.

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2
Prepare Ramekins
Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour, tapping out the excess. This will help prevent the cakes from sticking.

3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth.
4
Mix in Sugar
Add the granulated sugar to the melted chocolate mixture and stir until combined.
5
Add Eggs and Yolks
Whisk in the large eggs and egg yolks until fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
6
Add Flour and Vanilla
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour and vanilla extract until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
8
Bake
Place 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 Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen them.
10
Invert and Serve
Invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently tap to release the cake. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.