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
Cooking Directions
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Mix Ingredients
Add the granulated sugar to the melted chocolate mixture and stir until combined. Add the eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
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Combine Dry Ingredients
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
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Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet.
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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 and slightly jiggly.
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Serve
Remove from the oven and let the cakes sit for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate, allowing the molten center to flow out. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.