Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by Woodfire Rockford

Time30m

Serves4

Warm chocolate cake with a gooey chocolate center.

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 cup 00 bread flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1 tbs Cocoa powder

1/2 tsp Baking powder

1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt

Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup Unsalted butter

4 oz Semi-sweet chocolate

2 pieces Eggs

2 pieces Egg yolks

1 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

For Serving

to taste Powdered sugar

to taste Vanilla ice cream

Method

Preparation

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins with butter or non-stick spray.

Melt the Chocolate and Butter

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Combine Ingredients

In the bowl with melted chocolate and butter, add the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.

Fill Ramekins

Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 2/3 full to allow space for rising.

Baking

Bake

Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center remains soft.

Cool Slightly

Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for about 1 minute.

Serving

Serve

Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.