Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by Stash Box

Time30m

Serves4

Rich chocolate cake with a gooey center.

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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 with flour to prevent sticking.
2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together using a microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and fully combined.
3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until the mixture is thick and pale in color, about 2-3 minutes.
4
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the sugar-egg mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5
Add Remaining Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour, add the vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Gently fold until the batter is smooth and homogenous.
6
Fill Ramekins
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
7
Bake
Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be firm while the center remains soft and gooey.
8
Serve
Remove from the oven and let them sit for 1 minute. Carefully invert the ramekins onto plates and dust with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.