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Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes

Prep Time

15 min

Servings

4

Cook Time

12 min

DessertsMedium

Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes

Individual chocolate cakes with gooey molten centers. Restaurant-quality dessert.

1Ingredients

Adjust Servings
4
  • 6 oz dark chocolate
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • Vanilla ice cream

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Butter and flour ramekins.

  2. 2

    Melt chocolate and butter.

  3. 3

    Whisk eggs, yolks, sugar until thick.

  4. 4

    Fold in chocolate and flour.

  5. 5

    Divide among ramekins.

  6. 6

    Bake at 425F for 12 minutes.

  7. 7

    Centers should be soft.

  8. 8

    Invert onto plates; serve with ice cream.

Baker's Tips

  • Don't overbake - centers should be liquid
  • Can prep ahead and bake when ready