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
Baking Instructions
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semisweet chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
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Mix Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, flour, eggs, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined. Gradually stir in the melted chocolate mixture until smooth.
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Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
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Bake the Cakes
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 6
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges of each cake and invert onto plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.