Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten center
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt together in a microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until pale and thick.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, gently folding to combine. Add flour and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Fill Ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 2/3 full.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 7
Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates. Serve immediately while the center is molten.