Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by Plume

Time30m

Serves4

Rich 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) and grease four ramekins with butter, then dust them with flour or cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
2
Melt the Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan, combine the unsweetened chocolate and butter. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, flour, and salt until well combined.
4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
In the melted chocolate mixture, add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5
Incorporate Dry Ingredients
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.

6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
7
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.
8
Cool Slightly
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 minutes before serving.

9
Serve with Ice Cream
Run a knife around the edge of each cake to loosen it, then invert onto a plate. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.