Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Melt chocolate and butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- 3
Mix the batter
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually mix in the melted chocolate mixture. Sift in the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt, then gently fold until just combined.
- 4
- 5
Fill the ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 6
Bake the cakes
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the centers are still soft.
- 7
Let them rest
Remove from the oven and let the cakes sit for 1 minute before inverting onto plates.
- 8
Serve
Dust the lava cakes with powdered sugar, and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh berries if desired.