Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Cake Preparation
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until well combined and slightly frothy.
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Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking continuously. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, mixing until smooth.
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Add Flour
Sift in the all-purpose flour and gently fold it into the mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full.
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Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
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