Molten Lava Cakes [DESSERTS]

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WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter 

• 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate

• 2 eggs

• 2 egg yolks

• 1/4 cup sugar

• Pinch of salt

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

HOW TO DO IT:

Step 1    

Preheat the oven to 450°. Butter and lightly flour four 6-ounce ramekins. Tap out the excess flour so you don’t have any big clumps or chunks — it should be just a dusting. Put the ramekins on a baking sheet.

Step 2    

In a double boiler, over simmering water, melt the butter with the chocolate. Don’t have a double boiler? No problem. You can accomplish the same effect by setting a metal mixing bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Just make sure the bottom of the mixing bowl doesn't touch the surface of the water. Be careful of heat!

Step 3   

In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with the egg yolks, sugar and salt at high speed until thickened and pale.

Step 4

Whisk the chocolate until smooth. Quickly fold it into the egg mixture along with the flour. Spoon the batter into the prepared ramekins and bake for 12 minutes, or until the sides of the cakes are firm but the centers are soft. Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute, then cover each with an inverted dessert plate. Carefully turn each one over, let stand for 10 seconds and then take the bold off. Serve right away!

These are delicious by themselves, but are also extra impressive with toppings! Which toppings would you use to elevate your molten cakes? Send us photos of your completed cakes!

Recipe + Photo adapted from Food & Wine Magazine