Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Served warm 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
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
3
Whisk Sugar and Eggs
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until the mixture is thick and pale.
4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously until fully combined.
5
Add Flour and Vanilla
Sift in the all-purpose flour, add the vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
6
Prepare Ramekins
Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour. Tap out any excess flour.
7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
8
Bake
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.
9
Cool and Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges and invert onto plates. Serve immediately with vanilla ice cream.