Mount Doom Chocolate Lava Cakes

Dark chocolate lava cakes with warm molten centers, baked quickly in ramekins and finished with a drizzle of thinned raspberry preserves for a rich, dramatic dessert.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat oven to 425°F. Butter four 6-oz ramekins; dust with cocoa.

Step 2

Melt chocolate and butter together until smooth.

Step 3

Whisk eggs, yolks, sugar and salt for 1 minute.

Step 4

Slowly whisk in chocolate; fold in flour.

Step 5

Divide among ramekins. Bake 10–12 minutes.

Step 6

Rest 1 minute, then carefully invert.

Step 7

Thin preserves with hot water and spoon over cakes.