Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Rich chocolate cake with a molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Chocolate Mixture
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and butter. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.
2
Combine Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, whisking continuously.
3
Add Flour
Sift the all-purpose flour into the chocolate mixture and gently fold it in until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
4
Prepare Ramekins
Grease four ramekins with butter and dust them with cocoa powder to prevent sticking. Pour the batter evenly into each ramekin, filling them about 3/4 full.
5
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 soft.
6
Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.