Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by Over Easy

Time30m

Serves4

Warm chocolate cake with a molten 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). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour, tapping out any excess.
2
Melt Butter and Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, combine the butter and bittersweet chocolate. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) and stir until melted and smooth. Alternatively, you can melt in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between.
3
Combine Sugar and Eggs
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and egg yolks until well combined and slightly thickened.
4
Mix Ingredients Together
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg and sugar mixture, stirring to combine. Add the flour and a pinch of salt, mixing until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
5
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
6
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 still soft.

7
Rest and Serve
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them sit for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges and invert each ramekin onto a plate. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.