Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
A rich chocolate cake with a gooey molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Optional Garnishes
Method
Preparation
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.
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Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the large eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until thick and pale. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Combine Dry Ingredients
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the chocolate mixture. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Baking
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Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
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Bake
Place the filled ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
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Cool Briefly
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 minutes. Gently run a knife around the edges to loosen the cakes.
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