Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with molten center.
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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).
- 2
Making the Cake Batter
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth.
- 4
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until well combined and slightly thickened.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
- 6
Add Vanilla and Dry Ingredients
Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Then gently fold in the flour until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Baking the Cakes
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 8
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.
