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
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a double boiler, melt the bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter until smooth. Stir occasionally to combine. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and the large egg yolk until the mixture is thick and pale.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously to combine.
- 5
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the mixture, then add the vanilla extract. Gently fold until just combined.
Baking
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 7
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.
- 8
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the ramekins for about 1-2 minutes.
- 9
Serve
Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
