Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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 them with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
3
Mix Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and salt until well combined.
4
Combine Ingredients
Add the melted chocolate mixture to the dry ingredients. Add the large eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
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 sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
7
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let them sit for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.