Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Served warm with vanilla ice cream
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Ingredients
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Cake Batter
Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt chocolate and butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and fully melted. Allow to cool slightly.
Mixing Ingredients
- 3
Combine eggs and sugar
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and egg yolks until the mixture is light and frothy.
- 4
- 5
Incorporate dry ingredients
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the mixture. Fold gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Baking
- 6
Fill ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- 7
Bake the cakes
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be firm, but the center should be soft.
- 8
Cool briefly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1-2 minutes.
Serving
- 9
Serve
Run a knife around the edges of each cake to loosen, then invert onto plates. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.