Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by Johnny D's

Time30m

Serves4

Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center, served with vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Ramekins
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and bittersweet chocolate. Melt them together in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
3
Mix Ingredients
Whisk in the granulated sugar until well combined. Add the eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Fold in the flour until just combined.
4
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 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 them cool for 1 minute. Invert each ramekin onto a plate and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.