Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together using a microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
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Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and egg yolk until pale and fluffy.
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Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 6
Bake
Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be set but the center should still be soft.
Serving
- 7
Cooling and Serving
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. The cake should come out easily, revealing the molten center.
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Add Ice Cream
Serve each lava cake immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar and add fresh berries for garnish.