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Chocolate Lava Cake

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time12 minsTotal Time30 mins

Rich individual chocolate cakes baked briefly at high heat so the centers stay warm and molten. Serves 4.

Chocolate lava cake with a molten center and ice cream

For the Ramekins

 1 tbsp soft butter
 1 tbsp cocoa powder

Cakes

 4 oz bittersweet chocolate (60–70%), chopped (113g)
 ½ cup unsalted butter (113g)
 2 large eggs
 2 large egg yolks
 ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
 1 pinch salt
 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

To Serve

 powdered sugar, vanilla ice cream, and fresh berries
1

Prep. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Butter four 6-oz ramekins and dust with cocoa powder, tapping out the excess. Place on a sheet pan.

2

Melt. Melt the chocolate and butter together in the microwave or over a double boiler. Stir smooth and cool slightly.

3

Whip the eggs. Beat the eggs, yolks, sugar, and salt until pale and thick, about 3 minutes.

4

Combine. Fold the chocolate mixture into the eggs, then fold in the flour until just combined.

5

Bake. Divide the batter among the ramekins. Bake 11–13 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers jiggle.

6

Unmold. Rest 1 minute, run a knife around the edges, and invert onto plates. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with ice cream and berries.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

1 cake

Amount per serving
Calories480
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g49%

Saturated Fat 22g111%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 259mg87%
Sodium 90mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 28g11%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 6g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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