Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour to prevent sticking. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet.
- 2
Melt Butter and Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and bittersweet chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
Mixing the Batter
- 3
Combine Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until well combined and slightly thickened.
- 4
- 5
Incorporate Vanilla and Dry Ingredients
Stir in the vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Baking
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake
Place the baking sheet with the filled ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
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