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 Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
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Melt Butter and Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and bittersweet chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
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Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until well combined and slightly frothy.
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Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously to prevent the eggs from cooking. Add in the vanilla extract, flour, and a pinch of salt, mixing until just combined.
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Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 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 still soft.
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