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Fudgy Chocolate Lava Cakes

Decadent individual chocolate cakes with a rich, molten chocolate center that flows out beautifully when sliced.

Cook 00:14
Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 4 oz high-quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
  2. 2
    Butter four 6-ounce ramekins generously and dust the interiors with cocoa powder.
  3. 3
    In a heatproof bowl, melt the butter and chopped chocolate together in the microwave or over a water bath until completely smooth.
  4. 4
    In a medium bowl, vigorously whisk the whole eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and salt together until thick and pale yellow.
  5. 5
    Whisk the melted chocolate mixture into the eggs, then gently fold in the flour until just combined.
  6. 6
    Divide the rich batter evenly among the four prepared ramekins.
  7. 7
    Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the exact centers still jiggle slightly.
  8. 8
    Let cool for 1 minute, then invert onto dessert plates.
Category
Desserts

Dietary Information

Vegetarian

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