Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Suggestions
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine 170g of dark chocolate and 115g of unsalted butter. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 2
Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together 100g of granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 large egg yolk until the mixture is pale and thick.
- 3
- 4
Add Flour
Sift 50g of all-purpose flour over the chocolate mixture and gently fold it into the batter until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for about 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen the cakes, then invert them onto individual plates.
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Finish the Dish
Dust the tops of the lava cakes with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side for an indulgent dessert experience.