Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by Vino's

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 the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the lava cakes.
2
Prepare Ramekins
Grease four ramekins with butter and dust them with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.

3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
4
Mix in Sugar and Eggs
Stir in the powdered sugar until well combined. Add the eggs and egg yolk, whisking until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
5
Add Vanilla and Flour
Mix in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Gently fold in the flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6
Fill Ramekins
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
7
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is soft.

8
Cool and Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute before gently inverting them onto plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.