Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with molten center, vanilla ice cream
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Ingredients
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Chocolate Lava Cake Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsweetened chocolate and unsalted butter together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 4
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until well blended and slightly thickened.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Stir the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until combined. Add flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, mixing until just combined.
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
