Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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For the Cake
For Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan, combine the unsalted butter and semisweet chocolate chips. Melt over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until well combined and slightly thickened.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture while whisking continuously. Add vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- 5
Add Flour and Salt
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the chocolate mixture. Gently fold until just combined.
Baking
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 7
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.
- 8
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes sit for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen them from the ramekins.
