Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
A decadent chocolate cake with a gooey center, served warm with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture is smooth and melted.
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Mix Eggs and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and egg yolks until well combined and slightly frothy.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Stir until just combined.
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Add Flour
Sift in the all-purpose flour and gently fold until no flour streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix.
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Bake
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center remains soft.
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Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
