Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Optional Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Making the Batter
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until completely melted and smooth.
- 4
- 5
Mix Ingredients
Add the melted chocolate mixture to the dry ingredients. Then, add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined and the batter is smooth. Do not overmix.
Baking the Cakes
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 8
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the ramekins for about 1-2 minutes.
Serving
- 9
Invert and Serve
Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently tap to release the cake. Serve immediately, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and fresh berries.