Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Warm chocolate cake with a molten center.

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and prepare four ramekins by greasing them with butter and dusting with flour to prevent sticking.
2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
3
Mix Eggs and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and large eggs until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the eggs and sugar, whisking continuously to combine. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
5
Add Flour
Sift the all-purpose flour over the chocolate mixture and gently fold it in until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6
Fill Ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.

7
Bake
Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
8
Cool Slightly
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for about 1 minute. This will help the cakes release easily.
9
Invert and Serve
Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.