Easy Chocolate Lava Cake
A quick and easy chocolate lava cake with a rich, molten center.
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- •6 oz Bittersweet chocolateChopped
- •1/2 cup Unsalted butterCut into pieces
- •2 EggsLarge, room temperature
- •2 Egg yolksFor added richness
- •1/4 cup Granulated sugar
- •1/8 teaspoon SaltFor contrast
- •2 tablespoons All-purpose flourSifted
- 1
Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
2 min
- 2
Butter and flour six 4 to 5 oz ramekins.
5 min
- 3
Chop 6 oz of bittersweet chocolate.
3 min
- 4
Melt chocolate and 1/2 cup unsalted butter over a double boiler.
5 min
- 5
In a large bowl, beat 2 eggs, 2 egg yolks, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt until pale yellow.
5 min
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Add melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture.
2 min
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Sift in 2 tablespoons of flour and mix until combined.
2 min
- 8
Divide batter among ramekins.
3 min
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Bake for 6 to 8 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
8 min
- 10
Cool for 1 minute, then invert onto plates.
2 min
- 11
Garnish with powdered sugar and raspberries.
1 min
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