Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
A rich chocolate cake with a molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Batter
Serving
Method
Cake Preparation
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth. Stir well to combine.
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Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolk until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
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Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, adding the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Stir until fully incorporated.
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Add Flour
Sift in the all-purpose flour and gently fold it into the batter until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
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Fill Ramekins
Evenly divide the batter among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
Baking
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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.
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Cool Slightly
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for about 1 minute. Run a knife around the edges to loosen the cakes.
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