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Chocolate Lava Cakes with Vanilla Ice Cream

Decadent dessert that's surprisingly easy to make, delivering warm, gooey chocolate centers paired perfectly with cold, creamy vanilla ice cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 900 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • 4 ounces unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • Vanilla ice cream for serving
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease and flour two 6-ounce ramekins.
  • Melt the chocolate and butter together until smooth.
  • Whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until light and slightly thickened.
  • Fold melted chocolate mixture into egg mixture. Add flour and salt and fold until just incorporated.
  • Divide batter evenly between ramekins.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are set and center is molten.
  • Cool slightly, invert onto plate, dust with sugar, serve with ice cream.