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Chocolate Lava Cake

Individual chocolate cakes with molten centers. A restaurant favorite made at home.

Medium⏱️ 34 mins🍽️ 4 cakes🔥 420 cal
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🥄 Ingredients

  • 4 oz bittersweet chocolate
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 6 tbsp flour
  • Vanilla ice cream for serving

📝 Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt chocolate and butter. Stir until smooth.

  2. 2

    Add powdered sugar and mix.

  3. 3

    Add eggs and yolks, whisk well.

  4. 4

    Fold in flour.

  5. 5

    Grease 4 ramekins, dust with cocoa.

  6. 6

    Divide batter among ramekins.

  7. 7

    Bake at 425°F for 12-14 minutes.

  8. 8

    Edges should be firm, center soft.

  9. 9

    Invert onto plates immediately.

  10. 10

    Serve with ice cream.

💡 Pro Tips

  • ✓Timing is crucial - a minute too long and no lava.
  • ✓Can be prepped ahead and refrigerated.
  • ✓Add 1-2 minutes baking time if cold.
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
14 mins
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Total Time
34 mins

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