Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Making the Cake Batter
- 3
Melt Butter and Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
- 4
Whisk Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, large eggs, large egg yolks, and vanilla extract until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring constantly to prevent the eggs from cooking.
- 6
Add Flour and Salt
Sift in the all-purpose flour and add a pinch of salt. Gently fold the mixture until fully combined.
Baking
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 8
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 still soft.
