Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich 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
Cake Preparation
- 1
Melt the Chocolate and Butter
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler method) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 2
Mix Eggs and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and egg yolks until the mixture is pale and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Slowly add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring continuously to combine. Add in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- 4
Add Flour
Sift the all-purpose flour into the mixture and gently fold until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
- 6
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for about 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 7
Cool and Serve
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges and invert onto plates. Serve immediately with scoops of vanilla ice cream on the side.
Serving Suggestions
- 8
Garnish
Dust the tops of the cakes with powdered sugar and add fresh berries if desired for an extra touch.