Warm Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Chocolate Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream or Mit Schlag
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a double boiler, melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, flour, eggs, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture and mix until well combined.
- 4
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- 5
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 6
Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then invert onto plates. Serve warm with chocolate sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.