Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich and gooey chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). This ensures that the cakes bake evenly and properly.
- 2
Cooking
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- 4
Combine Sugar and Eggs
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, large eggs, and egg yolks until well combined and slightly frothy.
- 5
Mix Ingredients
Add the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, stirring gently until combined.
- 6
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour and salt into the wet mixture. Fold gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full.
- 8
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
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