Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with molten chocolate center
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Preparation
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Melt chocolate and butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together using a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth. Stir until well combined.
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Mix sugar and eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
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Combine mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly. This will prevent the eggs from cooking.
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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, being careful not to overmix.
Baking
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Fill ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
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Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
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Cool slightly
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 minutes.
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