Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
chocolate lava cake, vanilla ice cream (gf)
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Ingredients
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Lava Cake Ingredients
Method
Lava Cake Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Slowly add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring continuously until smooth.
- 5
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the gluten-free flour and a pinch of salt, folding gently until just combined.
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
