Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until the mixture becomes pale and slightly thickened.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and stir until combined. Add the flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, mixing gently until just combined.
- 5
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 6
Bake
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 center is still soft.
- 7
Serve
Let the cakes rest for 1 minute, then carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
