Chocolate lava cake

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How about a classic and delightful dessert like chocolate lava cake? Here's a recipe for you:

Ingredients:
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving

Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four 6-ounce ramekins or custard cups and place them on a baking sheet.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped chocolate and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted and smooth. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate and butter together over low heat in a saucepan on the stove.
3. Stir in the powdered sugar until well combined.
4. Add the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture, and whisk until smooth.
5. Stir in the flour and salt until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
8. Remove the lava cakes from the oven and let them cool in the ramekins for 1-2 minutes.
9. Carefully run a knife around the edges of each ramekin to loosen the cakes, then invert them onto serving plates.
10. Serve immediately with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top, if desired.

Enjoy the rich and gooey goodness of chocolate lava cakes!

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