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Chocolate Lava Cake with Gooey Middle

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Rich and gooey molten chocolate lava cakes with soft exteriors and warm, flowing centers — the perfect romantic or dinner-party dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 4 oz dark chocolate (60–70%)

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 egg yolks

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/2 tsp espresso powder (optional)

  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

  • Butter and cocoa for ramekins

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease and dust 4 ramekins with cocoa.

  • Melt chocolate and butter together; cool slightly.

  • Whisk eggs, yolks, sugar, salt, vanilla, and espresso powder.

  • Stir in melted chocolate. Fold in flour.

  • Divide batter between ramekins.

  • Bake 11–13 minutes until edges are set and centers jiggle.

  • Rest 1 minute, then invert onto plates. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Serve with ice cream, berries, or whipped cream.

  • Refrigerate unbaked for up to 24 hours.

  • Don’t overbake — gooey centers depend on timing!

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