Decadent Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Indulge your sweet tooth with this decadent chocolate lava cake recipe that is sure to impress your friends and family. The warm chocolate center oozes out of the cake, creating a luscious and satisfying treat that is perfect for any special occasion.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
2. Melt the butter and chocolate in a double boiler until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and powdered sugar.
4. Add the eggs, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt to the chocolate mixture and whisk to combine.
5. Fold in the flour mixture until just combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
7. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute.
9. Run a knife around the edges of the ramekins and invert onto plates.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, molten chocolate center!

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