Warm chocolate cake with molten center, vanilla ice cream

Preheat the Oven

Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour. Tap out excess flour and set aside.

Prepare Ramekins

In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsweetened chocolate and unsalted butter together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Melt Chocolate and Butter

In a mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until well blended and slightly thickened.

Mix Sugar and Eggs

Stir the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until combined. Add flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, mixing until just combined.

Combine Mixtures

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.

Fill Ramekins

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is soft.

Bake

Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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