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 microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth, stirring after each interval. Let it cool slightly.
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Mix Eggs and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the large eggs, large egg yolks, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and thick, about 2-3 minutes.
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Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and gently fold to combine.
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Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour and salt to the chocolate-egg mixture. Gently fold until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
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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
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft. The tops should look set.
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Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Run a knife around the edges to loosen them.
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Serving Suggestions
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Dust with Powdered Sugar
Optionally, dust the top with powdered sugar for a decorative touch before serving.