Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey 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 Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
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Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the large eggs, large egg yolks, and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and thick.
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Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
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Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full.
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Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is soft and jiggly.
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Cool Slightly
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen the cakes.
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