Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Warm Chocolate Cake with Melting Center

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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 them lightly with flour.
2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
3
Mix in Sugar and Eggs
Add powdered sugar to the melted chocolate mixture and stir until well combined. Then add the whole eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
4
Incorporate Dry Ingredients
Sift the flour and salt into the chocolate mixture and gently fold until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.

6
Bake the Cakes
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be firm, but the center will still be soft.

7
Cool and Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Run a knife around the edges of the ramekins to loosen the cakes. Invert onto dessert plates and serve immediately, preferably with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.