Lava Cake & Ice Cream Recipe
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Ingredients
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Lava Cake
Ice Cream
Method
Lava Cake Preparation
- 1
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a double boiler or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- 2
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Slowly add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring constantly to combine. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, mixing until well incorporated.
- 4
Add Flour
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Let the lava cakes cool for 1 minute before inverting them onto plates. Serve immediately.
Ice Cream Assembly
- 9
Scoop Ice Cream
While the lava cakes are baking, scoop the vanilla ice cream into serving bowls.
- 10
Add Toppings
Drizzle the chocolate syrup over the ice cream, then top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
- 11
Serve
Serve the warm lava cakes alongside the ice cream for a delicious dessert experience.