Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Suggestions
Method
Preparation for Cake
- 1
- 2
Melt the 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. Allow to cool slightly.
- 3
Mix the sugar and eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until well combined and slightly frothy.
- 4
Combine mixtures
Slowly add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture while continuously whisking to prevent the eggs from cooking.
- 5
Add dry ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour and add the vanilla extract and salt. Gently fold the mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
Baking the Lava Cakes
- 6
Fill the ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the centers are soft.
- 8
Cool slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute.
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