Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Molten chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Stir continuously until both are completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
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Combine Mixtures
In the melted chocolate mixture, add the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
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Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft. Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute.
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Serving
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Plate the Cake
Place each molten cake on a dessert plate. Serve immediately.
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Add Ice Cream and Sauce
Top each cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with chocolate sauce as desired.