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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure that it reaches the correct temperature for baking the lava cakes.
- 2
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
Mixing Ingredients
- 4
Combine Sugar, Eggs, and Yolks
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and egg yolks until the mixture is thick and pale, about 2-3 minutes.
- 5
- 6
Fold in Dry Ingredients
Sift the all-purpose flour and add to the chocolate mixture along with the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Gently fold until just combined.
Baking
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 8
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
- 9
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1-2 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen them.
Serving
- 10
Invert and Serve
Carefully invert each ramekin onto a dessert plate. Serve immediately with 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream on each plate. Optionally, add fresh berries on the side.
