Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Ramekins
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins with butter or non-stick spray. Place them on a baking tray.
- 2
- 3
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until well combined. Stir the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until smooth.
- 4
Add Flour and Salt
Gently fold in the flour and a pinch of salt until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft. The tops should look set.
- 7
Serve
Remove from the oven and let sit for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.