Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
For Serving
Method
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 short bursts, stirring until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
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Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, whole eggs, and egg yolks until the mixture is light and frothy.
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Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour and add a pinch of salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Add Vanilla
Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Baking
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Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
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Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the sides are firm but the center is still soft and slightly jiggly.
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Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1-2 minutes.
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