Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Suggestions
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Making the Batter
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsweetened chocolate and unsalted butter over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 4
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until well combined. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract.
- 5
Add Flour and Salt
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Baking the Cakes
- 6
Pour into Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 2/3 full.
- 7
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- 8
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then run a knife around the edges to loosen them.
