Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten chocolate center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a double boiler or microwave, melt the bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter together. Stir until smooth and combined.
- 3
Mix Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- 4
Add Flour
Sift in the all-purpose flour and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Pour into Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
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Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
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Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and serve immediately, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.