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Decadent Chili’s Molten Lava Cake Recipe with Easy Vanilla Ice Cream Pairing

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A rich and gooey molten lava cake with a warm chocolate center paired perfectly with creamy vanilla ice cream. This quick and easy dessert is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.

Ingredients

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  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • For the vanilla ice cream:
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or extract
  • Optional: pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly butter and dust the ramekins with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
  2. Melt the butter and chocolate together using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth and glossy.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar with a hand mixer or whisk vigorously for 3-4 minutes until pale and thick.
  4. Slowly fold the melted chocolate mixture into the eggs and sugar using a spatula, folding gently to keep air in the batter.
  5. Sift the flour and salt over the batter and fold carefully until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are firm but the center is slightly jiggly.
  8. Remove from oven and let cakes rest for 1 minute. Run a knife around edges and invert onto serving plates.
  9. Serve immediately with a generous scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better rise. Avoid overbaking to maintain molten center. Dust ramekins with cocoa powder instead of flour for subtle chocolate flavor and to prevent sticking. If using muffin tins, grease well and adjust baking time as needed. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free ice cream. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or oat flour.

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