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Chocolate Lava Cake

A delightful dessert with a warm, gooey center that's perfect for special occasions or self-indulgence.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Ingredients
  • Powdered sugar for dusting optional
  • Vanilla ice cream for serving optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease the ramekins with butter and dust with flour.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips together until smooth. Stir well.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until pale and fluffy.
  4. Add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mix and stir to combine.
  5. Gently fold in the flour and vanilla extract until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter into the prepared ramekins.
Baking
  1. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
  2. Carefully invert the ramekins onto serving plates.
  3. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes

Serve warm for the best experience. Dusting with powdered sugar and adding ice cream creates a delightful contrast between hot and cold.