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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Making the Cake Batter
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semisweet chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until melted and smooth.
- 4
Combine Sugar and Eggs
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until well combined and slightly thickened.
- 5
Mix in Chocolate
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
- 6
Add Vanilla and Flour
Stir in the vanilla extract and the tablespoon of all-purpose flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Baking
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 8
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 soft.
- 9
Cool Before Serving
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate to release the cakes.
Serving
- 10
Add Ice Cream
Serve the warm lava cakes immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.