Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Prepare Ramekins
Grease four ramekins with unsalted butter and dust with cocoa powder or flour to prevent sticking. Place them on a baking tray for easy handling.
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- 4
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted chocolate-butter mixture with granulated sugar until combined. Then, add in the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- 5
Incorporate Flour
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
Baking
- 7
Bake the Cakes
Place the baking tray with ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- 8
