Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Batter
Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 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 completely melted and smooth.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until well combined and slightly frothy.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- 5
Add Flour and Salt
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the chocolate mixture. Gently fold until no dry ingredients remain.
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
Baking
- 7
Bake the Cakes
Place the filled ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
- 8
Cool Slightly
Allow the cakes to cool for 1 minute before inverting them onto plates.
Serving
- 9
Serve the Lava Cakes
Dust the molten chocolate lava cakes with powdered sugar and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh berries on the side.
