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Chocolate Lava Cake

A rich chocolate dessert with a soft cake exterior and a warm molten chocolate center.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 170 g dark chocolate chopped
  • 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
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • ramekins
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 220°C 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 thick.
  4. Combine chocolate mixture with egg mixture.
  5. Add flour, vanilla, and salt then mix gently.
  6. Divide batter into ramekins and bake for 10–12 minutes.
  7. Invert cakes onto plates and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve immediately for the perfect molten chocolate center.