Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
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
Cake Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the chopped dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and combined.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until slightly thickened and pale in color. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well combined. Sift in the all-purpose flour and gently fold until just combined; do not overmix.
- 5
Pour Into Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about ¾ full.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft. The tops should look set but not cracked.
Serving
- 7
Serve Warm
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently lift off to reveal the lava cake. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side and sprinkle with chocolate shavings if desired.