Chef John's Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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butter as needed
2 egg yolks
2 eggs
3 tbsp white sugar
3 1/2 oz chopped dark chocolate
5 tbsp butter
4 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tbsp flour
1 pinch salt
1/8 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

Generously butter the inside of 4 (5 1/2 ounce) ramekins. Place them in a casserole dish.
Whisk together egg yolks, eggs, and sugar in a bowl until light, foamy, and lemon colored.
Melt chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes.
Stir melted chocolate mixture into egg and sugar mixture until combined.
Sift cocoa powder into the mixture; stir to combine.
Sift flour and salt into the mixture; stir to combine into a batter.
Stir vanilla extract into the batter.
Transfer batter to a resealable plastic bag. Snip one corner of the bag with scissors to create a tip.
Divide batter evenly between the prepared ramekins; tap gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
Refrigerate 30 minutes.
Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Arrange the ramekins in a casserole dish. Pour enough hot tap water into the casserole dish to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
Bake in the preheated over for 15-18 minutes. Set aside to cool for 15 minutes.
Loosen the edges from the ramekin with a knife. Invert each cake onto a plate and dust with powdered sugar.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	397.86 Kcal (1666 kJ)
Calories from fat	253.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.16g	43%
Cholesterol	203.83mg	68%
Sodium	251.63mg	10%
Potassium	245.15mg	5%
Total Carbs	29.63g	10%
Sugars	17.84g	71%
Dietary Fiber	3.11g	12%
Protein	8.39g	17%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	3.6mg	20%
Calcium	65.9mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	376.57 Kcal (1577 kJ)
Calories from fat	239.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.66g	43%
Cholesterol	192.92mg	68%
Sodium	238.16mg	10%
Potassium	232.03mg	5%
Total Carbs	28.04g	10%
Sugars	16.89g	71%
Dietary Fiber	2.94g	12%
Protein	7.94g	17%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	3.4mg	20%
Calcium	62.4mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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