Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center, served with vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare four ramekins by greasing them with butter and dusting with flour.
2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan, melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and large eggs until light and fluffy.
4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture, whisking continuously until well combined.
5
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour and salt, then fold gently using a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6
Add Vanilla Extract
Stir in the vanilla extract until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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 Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1-2 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen.
10
Invert and Serve
Invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently lift off. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh berries if desired.