Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Warm chocolate cake with molten center

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2
Prepare ramekins
Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and dust with a little flour to prevent sticking. Place them on a baking tray.

3
Melt chocolate and butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.
4
Mix ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and powdered sugar until well blended. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
5
Add flour
Gently fold in the flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
6
Fill ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 of the way full.
7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft and slightly jiggly.

8
Cool and serve
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and tap gently to release the cake. Serve immediately with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.