Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Chocolate Lava Cake Ingredients
Method
Instructions
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave until smooth, stirring occasionally.
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Mix the Batter
Remove the bowl from heat and whisk in the granulated sugar until well combined. Add the eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, whisking until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Gently fold in the flour until just combined.
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Fill the Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 2/3 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 soft.
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Serve
Remove from the oven and let sit for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.