Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
A rich chocolate cake with a gooey center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Batter
For Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the cakes.
- 2
Making the Batter
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- 4
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Add the melted chocolate mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- 6
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the batter mixture. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Baking
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 8
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 9
Cool Slightly
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for about 1-2 minutes.
- 10
Invert and Serve
Carefully run a knife around the edges of each cake, then invert onto a plate. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.