Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Rich chocolate cake with a molten chocolate 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 flour, tapping out the excess. Set aside.
2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a double boiler or a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsweetened chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together, stirring occasionally until smooth and fully combined.
3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until the mixture becomes pale and slightly thickened.
4
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously to avoid cooking the eggs. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
5
Add Flour and Salt
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the chocolate mixture. Gently fold it in until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 2/3 full.
7
Bake the Cakes
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be firm, but the center will still be soft.

8
Cool and Serve
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges and invert each cake onto a plate. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.