Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Optional Garnish
Method
Preparation
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
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Mix in Sugar
Add the granulated sugar to the melted chocolate and butter mixture. Stir until well combined.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Whisk in the large eggs, large egg yolks, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- 5
Incorporate Flour and Salt
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Pour into Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
Baking
- 7
Bake the Cakes
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
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