Luscious Chocolate Lava Cake

Ingredients

- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Prepare the Ramekins:
- Generously grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter. Place on a baking sheet and set aside.

3. Melt Chocolate and Butter:
- In a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, combine 4 oz of chopped semi-sweet chocolate and 1/2 cup of butter.
- Microwave the mixture on high in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth and fully melted. This should take about 1.5 minutes in total.

4. Mix Sugar and Eggs:
- Whisk in 1 cup of powdered sugar into the melted chocolate and butter until thoroughly combined.
- Add 2 large eggs and 2 egg yolks, beating until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Stir in 1 tsp of vanilla extract.

5. Incorporate Flour and Salt:
- Gently fold in 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour and 1/4 tsp of salt until no flour pockets remain. Be careful not to overmix.

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

7. Bake the Cakes:
- Place the baking sheet with ramekins in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is soft and jiggly.

8. Serve Immediately:
- Carefully remove from the oven and allow to cool for 1-2 minutes.
- Run a knife around the edges of each cake, then invert onto individual plates.
- Serve immediately with optional vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT14M
14 minutes

Total Time

- PT29M
29 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dessert

Keywords

- Chocolate Lava Cake
- Molten Lava Cake
- Easy Chocolate Dessert
- Gourmet Dessert
- Decadent Chocolate Cake
- Chocolate Fondant
- Chocolate Dessert Recipe
- Oven-Baked Dessert
- Chocolate Lover’s Dessert
- Special Occasion Dessert

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 1820

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