Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Batter
For Greasing
Method
Preparation
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Mixing the Batter
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined and slightly frothy.
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Incorporate Flour
Sift the all-purpose flour into the mixture and fold gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Baking
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 2/3 full to allow space for the cakes to rise.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft and slightly jiggly.
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Cool and Serve
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges and invert onto plates. Serve immediately, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.