Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes Recipe

How to make it

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• Melt the chocolate and butter together in a double boiler.
• In the meantime, whisk together the rest of the ingredients in a separate bowl.
• Prepare four ramekins by covering the insides with a thin film of butter. Then, add enough white sugar to coat the film of butter. Remove any excess sugar by holding the ramekin on the side over a plate and gently tapping the side.
• When the chocolate and butter have melted, pour them into the egg mixture and whisk together. The batter will thicken as you whisk it together.
• Fill the ramekins to 3/4 full, leaving room for the cake to rise.
• Because this dessert is best served straight from the oven, refrigerate until just before you need them.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and then put them into the oven on a cookie sheet or tray.
• Under bake them so the centre stays soft.
• If you're baking them right away, 10-15 minutes should do it.
• If refrigerated beforehand, it will take a little longer to cook, about 15-20 minutes.
• Check them every 5 minutes or so and more often near the end. You don't want to overdo it, because then the centre isn't soft and runny.
• To serve, gently invert the ramekin on to a plate and dust with icing sugar.
• Vanilla ice cream or whipped thickened cream goes really well with this rich chocolate dessert.