Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Suggestions
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the lava cakes.
- 2
Making the Cake Batter
- 3
Melt chocolate and butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsweetened chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals until both are fully melted and smooth, stirring in between.
- 4
Mix sugar and eggs
In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until well combined and slightly frothy.
- 5
Baking
- 6
Fill ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full.
- 7
Bake the cakes
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 12-14 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
- 8
Cool slightly
Once baked, remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for about 1 minute. This allows the cakes to set slightly.
