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Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Generously grease two 5-ounce ramekins with non-stick cooking spray or butter. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and set aside.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and butter in the microwave for about 1 minute. Stir every 30 seconds until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, vanilla, powdered sugar, and the egg. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture, and whisk until any lumps are gone.
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Divide the batter evenly between the 2 ramekins.
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Bake the cakes in the center of the oven for 13-14 minutes. They’ll be cracked on the top, with a gooey center.
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Remove the cakes from the oven and let them rest for 1 minute. Then run a knife around the edge, before inverting the cakes onto a plate. The easiest way to do is by holding the hot ramekin (with a pot holder) and laying an inverted plate on top. Then flip the whole thing over to remove the cake from the ramekin.
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To really take this molten lava cake to the next level, serve with a scoop of ice cream, or some powdered sugar or cocoa powder & fresh berries.