Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey chocolate center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
For Greasing
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Prepare Ramekins
Grease four ramekins with 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and dust with cocoa powder. Set aside.
Making the Cake Batter
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 170g of semisweet chocolate and 115g of unsalted butter. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- 4
Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 2 egg yolks, and 100g of granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and thick.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, and gently fold in until well combined.
- 6
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in 30g of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Fold the mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Baking
Serving
- 9
Cool and Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently lift off to release the cake. Serve immediately, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.