Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Preparation of Cake
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). This ensures that the lava cakes will bake correctly for a molten center.
- 2
- 3
Melt Butter and Chocolate
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 4
Mix Eggs and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until well combined.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, whisking continuously until smooth.
- 6
Add Vanilla and Flour
Stir in the vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt. Mix until just combined.
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
Baking
- 8
Bake the Cakes
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- 9
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert them onto plates and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a dusting of powdered sugar.