Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Batter
For Serving
Method
Prepare the Cake Batter
- 1
Melt the Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan, combine the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate over low heat. Stir continuously until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 2
Mix Sugar, Eggs, and Vanilla
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, large egg yolks, and vanilla extract until well combined and slightly frothy.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously until fully incorporated.
- 4
Add Flour and Salt
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Bake the Lava Cakes
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 6
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the cake batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full.
- 8
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be firm but the center should be soft.
- 9
Cool Slightly
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 minutes. This will help them set slightly.
Serve
- 10
Invert and Serve
Carefully run a knife around the edges of each ramekin to loosen the cake. Invert onto individual plates and let sit for a few seconds so the cake releases. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and sprinkle with chocolate shavings if desired.