Name: Lava Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6.5 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, finely chopped; 0.5 cup butter, cut into 8 pieces; 3 eggs, room temperature; 0.33333334326744 cup white sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 pinch salt

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Lava Cake

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Ingredients

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Lava Cake

6.5 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

0.5 cup butter, cut into 8 pieces

3 eggs, room temperature

0.33333334326744 cup white sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1 pinch salt

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease and flour four 6-ounce ramekins.

Place chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.

Combine eggs and sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until pale and thick, about 5 minutes. Mix in melted chocolate, flour, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt until combined. Pour batter into the prepared ramekins and place on a baking tray.

Bake in the preheated oven until the sides are set but the middle is still jiggly, 10 to 13 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Chocolate Melting Magic 🍫
Use a double boiler or microwave in 15-second intervals to melt chocolate and butter, stirring until smooth to prevent burning.
Room Temperature Precision 🥚
Ensure eggs are truly at room temperature to create a smooth, uniform batter that incorporates air more effectively for a light texture.
Ramekin Prep Perfection 🍽️
Generously butter and dust ramekins with cocoa powder to ensure a clean, easy release of the delicate lava cakes.
Baking Time Mastery ⏰
Bake for exactly 12-14 minutes - any longer will cook out the molten center, any shorter will result in an undercooked cake.
Serve Immediately Technique 🔥
Invert the ramekins onto serving plates within 1 minute of removing from the oven to maintain the signature flowing chocolate center.