Valentine's Day Chocolate Lava Cakes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake Base
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6 ounces (170g) high-quality semi-sweet chocolate
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1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
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1/4 cup (31g) all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup (60g) confectioners' sugar
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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2 large eggs
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2 large egg yolks
→ Optional Toppings
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Ice cream
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Fresh berries
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Chocolate syrup
# Instructions:
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Spray four 6-ounce ramekins with cooking spray and dust with cocoa powder. Preheat oven to 425°F.
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Microwave butter and chopped chocolate in 10-second increments, stirring until smooth.
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Whisk flour, sugar, salt in one bowl; eggs and yolks in another. Combine all with chocolate mixture until smooth.
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Divide batter between ramekins. Bake 12-14 minutes until sides are firm but tops are soft.
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Cool 1 minute, invert onto plates. Add optional toppings and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Use high-quality chocolate, not chips
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Can be made in muffin pan (8-10 minutes)
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Batter can be made 2 days ahead
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Serve immediately for best results