Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 2
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until well combined and slightly frothy.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, and add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Stir until well combined.
- 4
Add Flour
Sift in the all-purpose flour and gently fold it into the batter until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 7
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 centers are still soft.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate, allowing the cake to slide out. Serve immediately with scoops of vanilla ice cream.