Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Batter
For Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
Making the Cake Batter
- 2
Melt Butter and Chocolate
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate. Stir continuously until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring constantly to combine. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, mixing until well incorporated.
- 5
Add Flour
Sift the all-purpose flour over the chocolate mixture and fold gently using a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Baking the Cakes
- 6
Pour into 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. The edges should be firm, but the center will be soft.
