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Foolproof Chocolate Lava Cake

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Make rich, individual chocolate cakes with a guaranteed gooey, molten center. This recipe is quick and simple for any home cook.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 4 ounces unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • Butter and cocoa powder for ramekins

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter four 6-ounce ramekins thoroughly. Dust the inside of each buttered ramekin with cocoa powder, tapping out any excess.
  2. Place the chopped chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (or microwave in short bursts). Stir until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
  4. Gently whisk the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until just combined.
  5. Whisk in the flour and salt until no streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
  7. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes. The edges should look set, but the center should still look soft.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute. Carefully run a thin knife around the edge of each cake. Invert each cake onto a serving plate. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a Nutella variation, substitute 2 tablespoons of the chopped chocolate with 2 tablespoons of Nutella, mixing it in with the melted chocolate and butter.
  • If you want a slightly firmer cake edge, bake for an extra minute.
  • Dust with powdered sugar or serve with fresh raspberries for presentation.

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