Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by Lazy Betty

Time30m

Serves4

Warm chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) to prepare for baking the lava cakes.
2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth. Stir until completely melted and well combined.
3
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt until well combined.
4
Combine Mixtures
Once the chocolate-butter mixture has cooled slightly, add the eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
5
Prepare Ramekins
Grease four ramekins with butter and lightly dust with flour. This helps the cakes release easily after baking.
6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full.
7
Bake the Cakes
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for about 12-14 minutes. The edges should be firm, but the center should be soft and slightly jiggly.
8
Cool Slightly
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 minutes. This will help them set slightly for easier removal.
9
Invert and Serve
Carefully run a knife around the edges of each cake to loosen. Invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently lift it off. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.