Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes with Classic Vanilla Ice Cream

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Step One

Preheat oven to 180°C fan forced. Grease 4 ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.

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Step Two

Melt chocolate and butter together in a microwave or double boiler, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.

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Step Three

Whisk eggs, yolks, and sugar slowly until pale and thick. Fold in chocolate–butter mixture gently. Sift in flour and salt, folding until just combined.

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Step Four

Divide batter evenly among ramekins and bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centre remains soft.

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Step Five

Let cakes rest 1 minute, then invert onto plates. Dust with cocoa or icing sugar and serve immediately with a scoop of Connoisseur’s Classic Vanilla ice cream and fresh strawberries on the side.