Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). This ensures that the lava cakes bake evenly.
2
Prepare Ramekins
Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and lightly dust them with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.

3
Melt the Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter until completely liquid. Allow it to cool slightly.
4
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
5
Mix Wet Ingredients
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the melted butter, whisking until the mixture is smooth.
6
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
8
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 soft.
9
Let Cool
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute.

10
Serve
Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate to release the cake. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.