Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten center
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it is hot enough for baking the lava cakes.
- 2
Prepare the Ramekins
Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and lightly dust them with cocoa powder to prevent sticking. Place them on a baking sheet for easy handling.
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- 4
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Add the melted chocolate mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Then, add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fully incorporated.
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake
Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 8