Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
For Greasing
Method
Preparation
- 1
Grease Ramekins
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, making sure to coat the entire interior. Dust the greased ramekins with cocoa powder, tapping out any excess.
Making the Batter
- 2
Melt Butter and Chocolate
In a medium saucepan, melt the 1 cup of unsalted butter and 8 oz of bittersweet chocolate over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, and 2 large egg yolks until well combined and slightly frothy.
- 4
- 5
Add Vanilla and Dry Ingredients
Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt. Mix until just combined, but do not overmix.
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 cool in the ramekins for about 1 minute.
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