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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Ingredients
Method
Instructions
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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.
- 3
Mix sugar and eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, whole eggs, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- 4
Combine mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and mix until smooth. Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
- 5
Fill ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 7
Cool and serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
