Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey chocolate center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the unsweetened chocolate and unsalted butter. Stir constantly until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 2
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Stir until well combined.
- 4
Add Flour
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft and slightly jiggly.
- 8
Serving
- 9
Add Ice Cream
Top each chocolate lava cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- 10
Dust with Powdered Sugar
Sprinkle powdered sugar over the top for garnish, if desired.
- 11
Serve Immediately
Serve warm and enjoy the gooey chocolate center!
