Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with molten center, served with ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsweetened chocolate and unsalted butter together over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until well combined and slightly thickened.
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the batter, folding gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full.
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.
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute. Run a knife around the edges to loosen.
Invert and Serve
Carefully invert the ramekins onto serving plates. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and a dusting of powdered sugar.