Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a gooey molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
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Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and stir gently. Add in the vanilla extract, pinch of salt, and flour, folding until just combined.
- 5
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
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Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
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Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert them onto plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.