Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
A rich chocolate cake with a gooey molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
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Whisk Sugar and Eggs
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolk until well combined and slightly frothy.
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Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Gently fold until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Baking
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 2/3 full.
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Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking tray 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 cakes from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute before inverting onto plates.
Serving
- 9
Serve with Ice Cream
Serve the warm chocolate lava cakes immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh mint leaves.