Chocolate Molten Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a gooey center served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter and bittersweet chocolate together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until the mixture is light and thick.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually whisk the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Stir in the vanilla extract, flour, and a pinch of salt until just combined.
Baking
- 5
Fill Ramekins
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
Serving
- 7
Cool and Serve
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.