Chocolate Lava Cakes Valentine (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake Base
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6 ounces (170g) quality dark semi-sweet chocolate chunks
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1/2 cup (113g) butter, unsalted
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1/4 cup (31g) flour
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1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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2 large eggs, whole
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2 large egg yolks, separated
→ Optional Toppings
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Scoops of ice cream
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Seasonal berries
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Drizzled chocolate sauce
# Instructions:
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Coat four 6-ounce ramekins with cooking spray then lightly cover with cocoa powder. Heat your oven to 425°F.
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Put butter with chopped chocolate in microwave. Heat in short 10-second bursts, mixing between each until completely melted.
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In one container stir flour, sugar and salt together. In another bowl beat eggs and yolks. Mix everything with the melted chocolate until it looks uniform.
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Split the mixture evenly into ramekins. Pop them in the oven for 12-14 minutes until edges feel set but centers stay soft.
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Let them sit for 1 minute, then flip onto dishes. Top with extras and eat right away.
# Notes:
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Always pick good chocolate bars, skip the baking chips
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Works in a muffin tin too, just cook 8-10 minutes
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You can mix everything up 2 days before cooking
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They taste best when eaten straight from the oven