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 ramekins with butter and dust with flour to prevent sticking.
3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine bittersweet chocolate and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth.
4
Mix Eggs and Sugar
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
6
Add Flour
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
8
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.
9
Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then run a knife around the edges and invert onto plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.