Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2
Prepare Ramekins
Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour to prevent sticking. Place them on a baking tray.
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- 4
Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
- 5
- 6
Add Flour
Sift in the all-purpose flour and gently fold it into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 9
Cool and Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges, then invert onto plates. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.