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Decadent Chocolate Lava Cake for Two Easy Recipe with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

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A rich and indulgent chocolate lava cake recipe designed for two, featuring a molten center and served with creamy vanilla bean ice cream. Perfect for a quick, cozy dessert without leftovers.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (about 56 grams), plus extra for greasing ramekins
  • 4 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (65 grams)
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (30 grams), sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • About 1/2 cup vanilla bean ice cream per serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Butter the insides of two 6-ounce ramekins thoroughly, then dust with unsweetened cocoa powder, tapping out the excess.
  2. Melt the butter and chocolate together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler) or in the microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking continuously to avoid cooking the eggs.
  5. Sift the flour and salt over the mixture and fold gently with a spatula until just combined.
  6. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  7. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins.
  8. Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft and jiggly.
  9. Let the cakes cool for about 2 minutes before carefully inverting onto serving plates. Loosen edges with a knife if needed.
  10. Serve each cake topped with a generous scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better mixing and texture. Dust ramekins with cocoa powder after buttering to prevent sticking and add subtle chocolate flavor. Watch baking time closely to maintain the molten center. Let cakes rest briefly before inverting to avoid breaking. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or gluten-free flour. For dairy-free, use coconut oil and dairy-free chocolate and ice cream.

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