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Chocolate Lava Cake

Prep Time

15 min

Servings

4

Cook Time

14 min

CakesMedium

Chocolate Lava Cake

Individual cakes with a molten chocolate center that flows when you cut into them.

1Ingredients

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4
  • 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 6 tbsp flour

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease 4 ramekins.

  2. 2

    Melt chocolate and butter together.

  3. 3

    Stir in powdered sugar until smooth.

  4. 4

    Whisk in eggs and yolks, then flour.

  5. 5

    Divide among ramekins.

  6. 6

    Bake 12-14 minutes until edges are firm but center is soft.

  7. 7

    Invert onto plates and serve immediately.

Baker's Tips

  • •Timing is crucial - don't overbake
  • •Serve with vanilla ice cream