Valentine's Day Chocolate Lava Cakes
Soft chocolate cake with a molten chocolate center that oozes when you cut into them. Fancy enough for date night, easy enough for beginners. Ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings 4 cakes
Ingredients
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped at least 60% cacao
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 pasteurized egg yolks
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- butter and cocoa powder for ramekins
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Butter four 6-oz ramekins and dust with cocoa powder. Place on a baking sheet.
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Melt chocolate and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each. Stir until smooth.
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Whisk in powdered sugar until blended. Add eggs and egg yolks, stirring well. Fold in flour and vanilla until just combined.
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Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins. Bake 12 to 14 minutes. The edges should be firm but the center will be soft.
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Let cool 1 minute, then run a knife around the edges. Invert onto plates and serve immediately with a dusting of powdered sugar or vanilla ice cream.