Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Eggs and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the large eggs, large egg yolks, and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
- 5
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Bake the ramekins in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is soft. The tops should look set but slightly jiggly.
- 7
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1-2 minutes.
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