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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the cakes.
- 2
Melt Butter and Chocolate
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate together, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 3
Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the large eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and thick, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring gently to combine. Be careful not to cook the eggs.
- 5
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the flour and add a pinch of salt. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full.
- 8
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 soft.
Serving Preparation
- 9
Cool and Serve
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Let it sit for a few seconds before lifting the ramekin off.
- 10
Add Ice Cream
Top each lava cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and serve immediately while the center is still warm and gooey.