Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Warm chocolate cake 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). Grease four ramekins generously with butter and dust with flour, tapping out any excess. This will ensure easy removal of the cakes.
2
Melt the Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter and dark chocolate together over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and egg yolks until well combined and slightly frothy.
4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously until fully incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
5
Add Flour
Sift the all-purpose flour into the chocolate mixture and gently fold it in until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.

7
Bake the Cakes
Place the 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.
8
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the ramekins for about 1 minute.
9
Serve
Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently lift to release the cake. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.