Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
- 3
Melt Butter and Chocolate
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter and bittersweet chocolate together, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 4
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until well combined and slightly thickened.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to avoid cooking the eggs.
- 6
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and salt, then fold gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 8
Bake the Cakes
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft and slightly jiggly.
- 9
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently lift off to release the cake. Serve immediately, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.
