Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it's hot enough for baking the cakes.
- 2
Prepare Ramekins
Grease four ramekins with butter and lightly dust them with flour. Place them on a baking tray.
Making the Cake Batter
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan, combine the unsweetened chocolate and unsalted butter. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
- 4
Combine Sugar and Eggs
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until well combined and slightly frothy.
- 5
Mix in Chocolate
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking continuously to combine.
- 6
Add Vanilla and Flour
Stir in the vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Baking the Cakes
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 9
Cool Slightly
Once baked, remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for about 1 minute.