Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Decadent chocolate cake with a gooey molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and dark chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until well combined and slightly frothy. Add in the vanilla extract and mix well.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously to prevent cooking the eggs. Mix until fully combined.
- 5
Add Flour and Salt
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the chocolate mixture. Gently fold until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently lift to release the cake. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.