Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and egg yolks until the mixture is thick and pale.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring continuously to combine.
- 5
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour and add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Gently fold until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake
Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let the cakes sit for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Serve immediately, optionally with vanilla ice cream.