Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Instructions
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth.
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Mix Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until well combined. Add the melted chocolate mixture, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth.
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Add Flour
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
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Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
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Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
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Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate, and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.