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Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes

Whether you're looking for a special treat to celebrate a milestone or just want to indulge in something sweet and chocolatey, these Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes are a great choice.
4.50 from 6 votes
Servings: 4
Author: Catherine McCord
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate, plus a little extra for the center of the lava cake
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pans
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 400F.
  • Grease the inside of 4 8-ounce small ramekins with butter, dust with cocoa powder, and tap out any extra.
  • Place the 1/2 cup chocolate chips and butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30 second increments, stirring, until melted and smooth.
  • Stir the sugar and flour into the chocolate mixture.
  • Add in the eggs and mix until smooth.
  • Pour the half batter into the four cups, place a few pieces of chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (this creates an extra chocolate lava explosion!) and then fill ramekins with remaining batter. They should be about 3/4 full. Place the baking ramekins on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 14-16 minutes, until the top and edges are set, but center is still jiggly. Let cool slightly for 2-3 minutes in the ramekins.
  • Using a small knife, gently loosen the edges of the cakes from the ramekins. Invert onto a plate, tapping gently to release the cakes. Serve the cakes warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce or whipped cream on top, if desired.

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