Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Batter
For Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a double boiler or microwave, melt the semisweet chocolate and unsalted butter together. Stir until smooth and combined.
Batter Mixing
- 3
Combine Sugar and Eggs
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until the mixture is thick and pale.
- 4
- 5
Mix in Vanilla and Flour
Add the vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt to the batter. Mix gently until just combined.
Baking
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake the Cakes
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 soft.