Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with molten center
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and eggs until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Add vanilla extract and salt, then gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
- 5
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center remains soft.
- 7
Serve
Remove from the oven and let sit for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and serve immediately, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.