Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Batter
Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Prepare Ramekins
Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour, tapping out any excess flour. Place them on a baking sheet.
Making the Cake Batter
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- 4
Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the large eggs, large egg yolks, and granulated sugar until well combined and slightly frothy.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture while whisking continuously until fully incorporated.
- 6
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the batter until just combined.
Baking
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 2/3 full.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
Serving
- 9
Cool and Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute before carefully inverting them onto plates. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with vanilla ice cream.