Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). This ensures that the cakes cook evenly.
- 2
Making the Batter
- 3
Melt Butter and Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semisweet chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- 4
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, large egg yolks, and vanilla extract until well combined and slightly frothy.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring continuously to prevent cooking the eggs.
- 6
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the chocolate and egg mixture, folding gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Baking
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 8
Bake the Cakes
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be firm, but the center will still be soft.
- 9
Cool Slightly
Once baked, remove the ramekins from the oven and allow them to cool for about 1 minute. This helps set the edges while keeping the center gooey.
- 10
