Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
A rich chocolate cake with a molten chocolate center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
- 2
Melt chocolate and butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- 3
Whisk eggs and sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until pale and frothy.
- 4
Combine mixtures
Carefully fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, and mix until just combined.
- 5
Add flour
Sift in the flour and gently fold it into the batter until no streaks remain.
- 6
Pour into ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 8
Cool and serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates. Serve immediately, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.