Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Served warm with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Heat in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
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Mix Wet Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until light and fluffy. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract.
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Combine Dry Ingredients
Sift the flour and salt into the chocolate mixture, and gently fold until just combined.
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Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
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Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
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Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.