Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a gooey chocolate center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In another mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and egg yolks until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Stir until well combined.
Add Flour
Sift in the all-purpose flour and gently fold it into the chocolate mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fill Ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake the Cakes
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
Cool Slightly
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen the cakes.
Invert and Serve
Invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently lift it off. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings on top.