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
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) until smooth. Stir occasionally.
- 3
Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until it becomes thick and pale in color.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Once the chocolate mixture is melted and slightly cooled, pour it into the egg mixture. Fold gently until combined.
- 5
Add Dry Ingredients
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.