Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by Keifer's

Time30m

Serves4

Warm chocolate cake with molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients

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1
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2
Whisk Sugar and Eggs
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolk until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to combine. Add in the vanilla extract and mix well.
4
Add Dry Ingredients
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5
Prepare Ramekins
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
6
Fill Ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center remains soft.
8
Cool and Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute before carefully inverting them onto serving plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.