Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Lava Cake
For Serving
Method
Preparation of the Chocolate Lava Cake
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together in a microwave in 30-second intervals or using a double boiler until smooth. Stir to combine and let it cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Sugar, Eggs, and Vanilla
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring constantly to combine. Be careful not to cook the eggs.
- 5
Add Flour and Salt
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the chocolate mixture. Gently fold until just combined; do not overmix.
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full.
- 7
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be firm, but the center will still be soft.
- 8
Cool Slightly
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute.
- 9
Serve
Run a knife around the edges of the cakes and carefully invert them onto plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, dust with powdered sugar, and garnish with fresh berries if desired.