Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Batter
Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Making the Cake Batter
- 3
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. Let it cool slightly.
- 4
Mix Eggs and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until well combined and slightly frothy.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and stir until fully combined.
- 6
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift the flour and salt into the chocolate mixture, then add the vanilla extract. Gently fold until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Baking
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 9
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife along the edges and invert onto a plate.
Serving
- 10
Dust with Sugar
Dust the tops of the cakes with powdered sugar.
- 11
Add Ice Cream
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
