Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm dark chocolate cake, caramel and pecans
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Ingredients
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Chocolate Lava Cake Ingredients
Method
Directions for Chocolate Lava Cake
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy.
Combine Mixtures
Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well combined. Then, gently fold in the flour and salt.
Add Caramel and Pecans
Spoon half of the batter into the prepared ramekins. Add a tablespoon of caramel sauce and a sprinkle of chopped pecans in the center of each, then top with the remaining batter.
Bake the Cakes
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake for about 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert them onto plates. Serve warm, drizzled with extra caramel sauce and sprinkled with more pecans if desired.
