Chocolate Lava Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream and Fruit Compote

Ingredients

• 4 oz dark chocolate
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large egg yolks
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup mixed berries
• 2 scoops vanilla ice cream

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425°F. Grease two 6-ounce ramekins with butter and dust with a little cocoa powder or flour, tapping out the excess.

2. 2

   Melt the 4 oz dark chocolate and 6 tbsp butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk the 2 eggs, 2 egg yolks, and 1/2 cup sugar until thick and pale, about 2 minutes. Gently fold the melted chocolate into the egg mixture.

4. 4

   Sift the 1/4 cup flour over the batter and fold until just combined. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins.

5. 5

   Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly. Let rest for 1 minute, then run a knife around the edge and invert onto plates.

6. 6

   While the cakes bake, simmer the 1 cup mixed berries with 1 tbsp sugar and 1 tbsp water in a small saucepan over medium heat until saucy, about 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve each lava cake immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a spoonful of the warm berry compote. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Tools you’ll need

• 2 ramekins (6 oz)
• mixing bowls
• whisk
• small saucepan
• baking sheet

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