Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a gooey molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt chocolate and butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- 3
Mix dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- 4
Combine mixtures
Once melted, let the chocolate mixture cool slightly, then stir in the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
Baking
- 5
Fill ramekins
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- 7
Cool slightly
Remove from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 minutes before inverting onto serving plates.
Serving
- 8
Serve
Dust the top of each cake with powdered sugar and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.