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Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Chocolate Lava Cake
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Chocolate Lava Cake is a rich, individual chocolate cake with a gooey, molten chocolate center. It is a popular dessert often served warm with ice cream or berries.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing pans
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 large whole eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: fresh berries or ice cream for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease and flour four 6-ounce ramekins or custard cups.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Alternatively, melt in a double boiler over simmering water.
  3. Whisk powdered sugar into the chocolate mixture until well combined.
  4. Whisk in whole eggs, then egg yolks, one at a time, until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Fold in flour and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out clean, but the center is still jiggly.
  8. Carefully invert each cake onto a serving plate. Let stand for 1 minute, then lift off the ramekin.
  9. Serve immediately with fresh berries or a scoop of ice cream, if desired.

Notes

  • For best results, use good quality bittersweet chocolate.
  • Do not overbake, as this will prevent the center from being molten.
  • The cakes can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before baking.
  • Leftover lava cakes can be reheated gently in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.

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