Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Making the Cake Batter
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- 4
Mix Eggs and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the large eggs, large egg yolk, and granulated sugar until well combined and slightly frothy.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture while whisking continuously to prevent the eggs from cooking.
- 6
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and salt into the mixture. Gently fold until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Baking
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 8
Bake the Cakes
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- 9
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Run a knife around the edges to loosen the cakes.
Serving
- 10
Plate the Cake
Invert each ramekin onto a plate to release the cake. The molten center should flow out.
- 11
Add Ice Cream
Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
