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Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a gooey center
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Suggestions
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter and bittersweet chocolate together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 3
Combine Sugar and Eggs
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until well combined and slightly frothy.
- 4
Mix Ingredients
Add the melted chocolate mixture, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the egg mixture. Stir until fully integrated.
- 5
Add Flour
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Baking
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake the Cakes
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 8
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the ramekins for about 1 minute.
- 9
Unmold and Serve
Carefully run a knife around the edges of each cake and invert onto a plate. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.