Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

With vanilla ice cream

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Ramekins
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust them with flour, tapping out the excess. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet.
2
Melt Butter and Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semisweet chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Allow it to cool slightly.
3
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
4
Combine Mixtures
To the melted chocolate mixture, add the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully incorporated. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
5
Fill Ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full.
6
Bake
Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, 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 invert each ramekin onto a dessert plate. Serve immediately with scoops of vanilla ice cream.