Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
A warm chocolate cake with a molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt Butter and Chocolate
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Eggs and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until the mixture is thick and pale.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to combine.
- 5
Add Remaining Ingredients
Stir in the vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
Baking
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 2/3 full.
- 7
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate to release the cake. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.