Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
A rich, warm chocolate cake with a gooey center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Batter
Method
Preparing the Batter
- 1
Melt the Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsweetened chocolate and unsalted butter. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth, stirring after each interval.
- 2
Mix in Sugar
Once melted, remove the bowl from the microwave and whisk in the granulated sugar until well combined.
- 3
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the large eggs and egg yolks to the mixture. Whisk until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 4
Incorporate Dry Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour and salt. Gently fold the flour into the batter until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Baking the Cakes
- 5
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly 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 center remains soft.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let sit for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a dessert plate and serve immediately while warm.