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
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth.
Add Flour
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be firm, but the center will be soft and gooey.
Serving
Cool and Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute before inverting them onto plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Optionally, garnish with chocolate shavings.