Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Rich chocolate cake with a gooey 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). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
2
Melt Butter and Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and bittersweet chocolate together in 30-second increments until smooth. Stir to combine.
3
Mix Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, flour, eggs, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually mix the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until fully incorporated.
5
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
6
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
7
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.