Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm 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
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Making the Cake
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsweetened chocolate and unsalted butter over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- 4
Mix Sugar and Eggs
Remove from heat and whisk in granulated sugar until well combined. Then, add the eggs and egg yolks one at a time, whisking until the mixture is smooth.
- 5
Add Vanilla and Dry Ingredients
Stir in vanilla extract, then sift in the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt. Gently fold the mixture until just combined.
- 6
Pour into Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
Baking
- 7
Bake the Cakes
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be firm while the center remains soft.
- 8
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute.