Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
A rich chocolate cake with a gooey molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins with butter. Place them on a baking tray.
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until well combined and slightly frothy.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring continuously to prevent the eggs from cooking.
- 5
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Gently fold the mixture until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
- 6
Pour into Ramekins
Evenly divide the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
Baking
- 7
Bake the Cakes
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft. The tops should be slightly puffed.
- 8
Rest the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them rest for 1 minute before inverting them onto individual plates.
Serving
- 9
Serve with Toppings
Dust the tops of the lava cakes with powdered sugar and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
