Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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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 with flour to prevent sticking.
2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.

3
Combine Sugar and Eggs
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and egg yolks until well combined and slightly frothy.
4
Add Chocolate Mixture
Slowly add the melted chocolate and butter mixture to the egg mixture, stirring continuously to combine.
5
Incorporate Vanilla and Flour
Add the vanilla extract and sifted all-purpose flour to the chocolate mixture. Gently fold until no dry flour remains, being careful not to overmix.

6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
7
Bake the Cakes
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 and Serve
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges of each ramekin, then invert onto a plate. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.