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
Prepare the Ramekins
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust them with flour, shaking out the excess.
2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
3
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, flour, and salt until well combined.
4
Combine Ingredients
Add the chocolate mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Then, add the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
5
Fill Ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
7
Serve
Remove from oven and let sit for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate, letting the cake fall out. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.