Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

A rich chocolate cake with a gooey molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Ramekins
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour, tapping out any excess.
2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and semi-sweet chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously to prevent the eggs from cooking. Add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
5
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
6
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.
7
Serve
Remove from the oven and let the cakes sit for 1 minute. Invert onto a plate, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.