Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
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Combine Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract.
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Add Dry Ingredients
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt until just combined. Be 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 still soft.
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Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let sit for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Serve warm, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.
