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 with butter and dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate 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, then add the vanilla extract and salt. Stir until fully combined.
5
Add Flour
Sift the all-purpose flour into the chocolate mixture and gently fold until just combined.
6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
7
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
8
Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and let it sit for 10 seconds before lifting the ramekin off. Serve warm, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.