Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.
- 4
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until well combined and slightly frothy.
- 5
- 6
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the flour and add a pinch of salt. Gently fold the mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 8
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 centers are soft.
