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Warm Chocolate Lava Cakes served on a white plate with a molten center flowing out
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Chocolate Lava Cakes

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 445kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 large egg s
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons all -purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon sal t

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
  • Melt the chopped chocolate and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and salt until thick and pale yellow.
  • Whisk the vanilla extract and the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well combined.
  • Gently fold in the flour until just incorporated.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the four prepared ramekins.
  • Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the sides are firm but the centers are still soft to the touch.
  • Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute, then run a knife around the edges and invert onto dessert plates.