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Decadent Molten Lava Cakes Recipe Easy Homemade Dessert with Vanilla Ice Cream

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This decadent molten lava cake recipe features a rich, gooey chocolate center with a tender cake exterior, perfectly paired with creamy vanilla ice cream. It’s quick, easy, and ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself.

Ingredients

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  • 6 oz (170 g) bittersweet chocolate (high-quality, e.g., Ghirardelli or Valrhona)
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (32 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Vanilla ice cream (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Grease your ramekins thoroughly with butter and lightly dust with cocoa powder.
  3. Melt chocolate and butter together using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale, thick, and slightly fluffy (3-4 minutes by hand or 2 minutes with mixer).
  5. Stir vanilla extract and a pinch of salt into the egg mixture.
  6. Gently fold the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the eggs using a spatula.
  7. Sift the flour over the batter and fold gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  8. Divide the batter evenly among prepared ramekins, filling about 3/4 full.
  9. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are firm and center is soft and slightly jiggly.
  10. Remove from oven and let cakes rest for 1 minute. Run a thin knife around edges and invert onto serving plates.
  11. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Use high-quality bittersweet chocolate for best flavor. Grease and dust ramekins well to prevent sticking. Watch baking time closely to maintain molten center. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free ice cream. For gluten-free, replace all-purpose flour with almond flour. Batter can be prepared ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking, adding extra baking time if cold.

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