Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a gooey molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together in a microwave or over a double boiler until smooth. Stir well to combine.
Mix the Batter
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture, mixing until smooth. Sift in the flour and salt, and fold gently until just combined.
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
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.
Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute. Invert each ramekin onto a plate, allowing the lava cake to release. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.