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
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and bittersweet chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- 3
Mix the Batter
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until thick and pale. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract. Gently fold in the flour until just combined.
Baking
- 4
Fill Ramekins
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 5
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 6
Cool and Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute before inverting onto plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.