Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Rich chocolate cake with molten center.

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2
Prepare the Ramekins
Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour, shaking off the excess. This will help the cakes to easily release after baking.

3
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 fully melted and smooth.
4
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until combined and slightly frothy.
5
Combine Mixtures
Add the melted chocolate and butter mixture to the egg and sugar mixture. Stir until well combined.
6
Add Flour and Vanilla
Sift in the all-purpose flour and add the vanilla extract. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
7
Add Salt
Add a pinch of salt and stir to incorporate.
8
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.

9
Bake the Cakes
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be set while the center remains soft.
10
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1-2 minutes.
11
Invert and Serve
Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Gently lift the ramekin off to reveal the molten lava cake. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.