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Chocolate Lava Cake

Rich chocolate cake with a warm molten chocolate center, perfect for an indulgent dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 oz dark chocolate 60–70% cocoa
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Equipment

  • ramekins
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and grease ramekins with butter and cocoa powder.
  2. Melt chocolate and butter together until smooth.
  3. Whisk eggs, egg yolks, and powdered sugar until pale.
  4. Combine chocolate mixture with egg mixture and vanilla.
  5. Fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  6. Divide batter into ramekins and bake 10–12 minutes.

Notes

Serve immediately for the perfect molten center.