Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with molten center.
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Making the Batter
- 3
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Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Add the dry ingredients to the melted chocolate mixture. Stir until just combined.
- 6
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
Baking
- 7
Fill the Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 8
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 soft.
- 9
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen the cakes.
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