Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Lava Cake
For Serving
Method
Preparation of the Chocolate Lava Cake
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Eggs and Sugar
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes pale and thick.
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Add Flour
Sift the all-purpose flour into the chocolate mixture, folding gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for about 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
