Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Batter
Serving
Method
Prepare the Batter
- 1
Melt the Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and large eggs until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from cooking. Add in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, mixing well.
- 4
Fold in Flour
Sift the all-purpose flour into the chocolate mixture and gently fold it in using a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Bake the Cakes
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 6
Prepare Ramekins
Grease 4 ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder to ensure easy release after baking. Place them on a baking tray.
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft. The tops should look set and slightly cracked.
- 9
Cool and Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Run a knife around the edges to loosen them, then invert onto serving plates.
Serve
- 10
Add Finishing Touches
Dust the warm lava cakes with powdered sugar. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh berries, if desired.
