Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
A rich chocolate cake with a gooey molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with unsalted butter and dust with flour to prevent sticking.
- 2
Melt Butter and Chocolate
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and bittersweet chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and egg yolks until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
- 4
- 5
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Gently fold everything together until just combined.
Baking
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake the Cakes
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.
- 8
Cool Slightly
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 minutes.
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