Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Preparation
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together using a microwave or a double boiler until smooth, stirring occasionally.
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Mix in Sugar and Vanilla
Once melted, remove the bowl from heat and whisk in granulated sugar until well combined. Add the vanilla extract and mix.
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Add Eggs and Flour
Whisk in the eggs and egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gently fold in the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt until just combined.
Baking
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Fill Ramekins
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full.
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Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
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Cool Slightly
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen the cakes.
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