Name: Chocolate Lava Cakes
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray; 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate; 0.5 cup unsalted butter; 0.333 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 large egg yolks; 0.5 tsp vanilla extract; 0.25 cup all purpose flour; 0.125 tsp salt

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Chocolate Lava Cakes

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Ingredients

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Spray four 4 oz. ramekins thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray and transfer to a baking sheet. Set aside.

Place the chopped chocolate and butter in a large microwave-safe mixing bowl. Microwave on high in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Allow the mixture to cool at room temperature for at least 5 minutes.

Add the sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture. Whisk gently until the eggs are fully combined and the mixture is smooth. Sift the flour and salt into the bowl, and continue whisking until just combined.

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins.

Bake the cakes on middle rack of oven until the edges are set, and a slightly darker, quarter- to half dollar-sized wobbly spot remains in the center (when poked with a knife tip, the center should be pudding-like), 9-15 minutes.

Check to see that cakes are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Allow the cakes to cool in the ramekins for 1-2 minutes. Protecting hands, run a knife around the edges of each cake and invert onto serving plates. Serve immediately, while still very warm.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Chocolate Temperature Control 🍫
Melt chocolate and butter together between 110-115°F to ensure smooth, lump-free batter that won't cook the eggs when combined.
Room Temperature Ingredients 🌡️
Use eggs and butter at room temperature (68-72°F) for proper emulsification and even baking that prevents overdone edges with raw centers.
Ramekin Prepping Strategy 🎯
Generously coat ramekins with nonstick spray and place them on a preheated baking sheet to ensure even heat distribution and perfectly set edges.
The Jiggle Test 👀
Watch for a quarter- to half-dollar sized wobble in the center when gently shaking the ramekin—this indicates the perfect molten center, not doneness by time alone.
Make-Ahead Freezing Hack ❄️
Prepare batter in ramekins up to 24 hours ahead and bake from frozen, adding only 2-3 minutes to cooking time for ultimate convenience without compromising quality.