Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt together over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- 3
Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until well combined and slightly frothy.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Add the vanilla extract, and stir until fully combined.
- 5
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the chocolate mixture. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Evenly divide the batter among the greased ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake the Cakes
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft and molten.
- 8
Cool Slightly
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute before inverting them onto dessert plates.
- 9
Serve
Serve immediately, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on the side.