Molten Lava Chocolate Cake Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Housemade, topped with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.

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Ingredients

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1
Melt Chocolate and Butter
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a saucepan of simmering water or in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
2
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and large eggs until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
3
Combine Mixtures
Once the chocolate and butter mixture has cooled slightly, fold it into the egg and sugar mixture. Mix gently until well combined.
4
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the chocolate mixture. Add the vanilla extract and fold gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5
Prepare Baking Dishes
Grease individual ramekins or a baking dish with butter and dust with flour to prevent sticking.
6
Fill and Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
7
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes sit for about 1 minute before inverting them onto plates.

8
Plate the Cake
Carefully place the molten lava cake on a dessert plate.
9
Add Ice Cream
Top each cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
10
Drizzle Chocolate Sauce
Drizzle chocolate sauce over the ice cream and the cake for added indulgence.
11
Serve Immediately
Serve the molten lava chocolate cake immediately while the center is still gooey.