Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- 3
Mix Eggs and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the large eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Stir until well combined.
- 5
Add Flour
Sift the all-purpose flour over the chocolate mixture and gently fold it in until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Pour into Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen, then invert onto dessert plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh berries if desired.