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Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400F.
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Grease the inside of 4 8-ounce small ramekins with butter, dust with cocoa powder, and tap out any extra.
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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.
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Stir the sugar and flour into the chocolate mixture.
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Add in the eggs and mix until smooth.
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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.
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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.
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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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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Chill Your Batter 🧊Refrigerate the batter for at least 30 minutes before baking to ensure the chocolate center stays molten while the edges set perfectly.
- Butter Ramekins Generously 🧈Use melted butter and cocoa powder to coat your ramekins, creating a non-stick surface that allows the cake to release cleanly while keeping edges intact.
- Room Temperature Eggs 🥚Let eggs sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before mixing to ensure proper emulsification and a smoother, more luxurious batter.
- Timing is Critical ⏱️Bake for exactly 12-14 minutes at 425°F—the cake should jiggle slightly in the center when gently shaken; underbaking ensures flow, overbaking dries it out.
- Double Chocolate Technique 🍫Use both melted chocolate in the batter and a chocolate chunk in the center for intensified flavor and guaranteed molten flow with every bite.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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