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Flawless Chocolate Lava Cake: 12-Minute Decadence

Chocolate Lava Cake
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Create a decadent chocolate lava cake with a gooey molten center. This recipe is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a special dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
  • 6 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
  • Fresh berries or whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Generously butter and lightly flour four 6-ounce ramekins.
  2. In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chopped chocolate together. Stir until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined and slightly lighter in color.
  4. Gradually whisk the cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until fully incorporated.
  5. Gently fold in the flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
  7. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still soft.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute.
  9. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a serving plate. The cakes should slide out easily.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve immediately with fresh berries or whipped cream.

Notes

  • For best results, use good quality chocolate.
  • Do not overbake, or you will not have a molten center.
  • The cakes can be assembled a few hours ahead and refrigerated. Bake them for a few minutes longer if baking from chilled.

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