Valentines Chocolate Lava Cakes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Layer
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6 oz (170g) top-notch semi-sweet chocolate
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1/2 cup (113g) butter, unsalted
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1/4 cup (31g) plain flour
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1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
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A pinch of salt (1/8 tsp)
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2 eggs, large
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2 extra egg yolks
→ Extras for Serving
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Chocolate sauce
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Ice cream
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Fresh fruits or berries
# Instructions:
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Coat four 6-ounce ramekins with cooking spray, then dust the insides with cocoa powder. Warm your oven up to 425°F.
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Heat butter and chopped chocolate in the microwave, stirring every 10 seconds, till it's silky smooth.
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Mix flour, sugar, and salt in one bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and yolks. Blend everything with the melted chocolate until it’s nice and smooth.
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Scoop the batter evenly into your ramekins. Pop them in the oven for 12 to 14 minutes, until the edges are set while the tops stay soft.
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Let the ramekins cool briefly for 1 minute. Flip them onto plates and top with your favorite extras. Dig in right away!
# Notes:
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Use premium chocolate—not chips.
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Muffin pans work too (bake 8-10 minutes).
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You can prepare the batter up to 2 days ahead.
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Best served as soon as it's made.