Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until pale and thick.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
- 5
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 7
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 minutes before inverting onto plates.
