Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Warm chocolate cake with a molten center

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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 ramekins with 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and dust them with cocoa powder to prevent sticking. Set aside.

3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 200g of dark chocolate and 100g of unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted, stirring in between until smooth.
4
Combine Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the 150g of powdered sugar and 2 large eggs until well combined and slightly frothy.
5
Mix Ingredients
Add the melted chocolate and butter mixture to the egg and sugar mixture. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until combined.
6
Incorporate Flour
Gently fold in 50g of all-purpose flour until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the cake batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
8
Bake
Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.

9
Cool and Serve
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently lift off to release the lava cake. Serve immediately while warm.