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
- 1
- 2
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 fully melted and smooth.
- 3
Whisk eggs and sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and egg yolks until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- 4
Combine mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture while continuously whisking to combine.
- 5
Add dry ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour, add the vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Gently fold the mixture until just combined.
Baking
- 6
Fill ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake
Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- 8
Cool slightly
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for about 1-2 minutes before inverting onto plates.
Serving
- 9
Serve
Dust the chocolate lava cakes with powdered sugar and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
