Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by Stella Blu

Time30m

Serves4

Warm 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).
2
Prepare Ramekins
Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and lightly dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and semisweet chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth and combined. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, flour, and salt until well combined.
5
Combine Mixtures
Add the chocolate mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Stir in the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until smooth.
6
Fill Ramekins
Evenly divide the batter among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.

7
Bake 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 still soft.
8
Rest and Serve
Remove from the oven and let the cakes rest for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges and invert onto individual plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.