Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

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). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust them with cocoa powder or flour to prevent the cakes from sticking.
2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth.
3
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, flour, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
4
Combine Mixtures
Add the melted chocolate mixture to the dry ingredient mixture and stir until combined. Then, add the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

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, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.

7
Cool and Serve
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen, then invert onto plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.