Indulgent Chocolate Lava Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream

Ingredients

* Main Ingredients:
- 6 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 tsp. salt

* For Serving:
- Vanilla ice cream (approximately 4 scoops)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).

2. Prepare the Ramekins:
- Generously grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter. Dust with a little flour to coat and tap out any excess. This will help prevent the cakes from sticking.

3. Melt Chocolate and Butter:
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the chopped semisweet chocolate and 3/4 cup unsalted butter together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

4. Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Mix thoroughly.

5. Prepare the Batter:
- In a large bowl, beat 4 large eggs together until frothy. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture, stirring continuously to combine.
- Slowly incorporate the cooled chocolate mixture, stirring until smooth and glossy.

6. Fill the Ramekins:
- Evenly divide the batter among the prepared ramekins, filling each about three-quarters full.

7. Bake:
- Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes. The edges should be firm while the centers remain soft.

8. Plate and Serve:
- Carefully remove the ramekins from the oven. Allow them to sit for 1-2 minutes before inverting each onto a dessert plate. Let them rest for an additional minute to gently release.
- Serve immediately with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream on top or beside each chocolate lava cake.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT12M
12 minutes

Total Time

- Total Time: PT22M
22 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dessert

Keywords

- Chocolate Lava Cake
- Dessert
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Gourmet Recipe
- Easy Dessert
- Oven Roasted Dessert
- Indulgent Cake
- Quick Dessert
- Chocolate Dessert
- Chocolate Cake

Recipe Yield

- Serves 4 Adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 2,200 calories (approximately 550 calories per serving)

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