Chocolate Lava Cake

Individual molten chocolate cakes with a gooey chocolate center. These impressive desserts are surprisingly easy to make and perfect for special occasions.

Prep: 15min
Cook: 14min
Serves: 4
medium
385 cal

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Ingredients

  • 6 oz Dark chocolatechopped
  • 6 tbsp Butter
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 large Egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp Butter for ramekins
  • 1 tbsp Cocoa powderfor dusting
  • for serving Vanilla ice cream

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Butter four 6-oz ramekins and dust with cocoa powder.

  2. 2

    Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler until smooth.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until thick.

  4. 4

    Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla.

  5. 5

    Fold in flour until just combined.

  6. 6

    Divide batter among prepared ramekins.

  7. 7

    Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are firm but centers jiggle.

  8. 8

    Let cool for 1 minute, then run a knife around edges and invert onto plates.

  9. 9

    Serve immediately with vanilla ice cream.

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