Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich 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
Cake Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolk until the mixture becomes pale and slightly thickened.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Add the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract to the egg mixture. Stir until well combined.
- 5
Add Dry Ingredients
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour and salt until just combined. Do not over-mix.
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full.
- 7
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute. To serve, carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.