Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey chocolate center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and dark chocolate. Melt in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth.
- 3
Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture and mix until smooth.
- 4
Add Flour
Gently fold in the flour and a pinch of salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Pour into Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- 6
Bake
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 still soft.
- 7
Cool and Serve
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them sit for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen, then invert onto serving plates. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
