Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center, served with vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2
Prepare Ramekins
Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and dust with flour, tapping out any excess.
3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
4
Mix Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, flour, eggs, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
5
Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and stir until just combined.
6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
7
Bake
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.
8
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute.
9
Invert and Serve
Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate, allowing the cake to fall out. Serve immediately with scoops of vanilla ice cream.