Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
To Serve
Method
Preparing the Cake
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolk until well combined and slightly frothy.
- 4
- 5
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the chocolate mixture, then fold gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- 6
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 8
Bake the Cakes
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
Serving the Cake
- 9
Cool Slightly
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 minutes.
- 10
- 11
Add Ice Cream
Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top or on the side for a delicious contrast.