Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten chocolate center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Batter
For Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
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.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, large eggs, and egg yolks until the mixture is pale and slightly frothy.
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Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour and add a pinch of salt and vanilla extract. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Baking
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake
Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-14 minutes. The edges should be firm while the center remains soft and slightly jiggly.
- 8
Cool Slightly
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for about 1 minute.