Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark 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 egg yolk until well combined and slightly frothy.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Stir until combined.
- 5
Add Flour
Sift the all-purpose flour over the chocolate mixture and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- 7
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for about 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 8
Serve
Remove from the oven and let sit for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and serve immediately, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.