Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Suggestions
Method
Preparation
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter and semisweet chocolate chips over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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Mix the Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until well combined. Slowly add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture while whisking continuously.
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Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour and salt, gently folding the mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
Baking
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Bake the Cakes
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be firm, but the center should still be soft.
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