Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a gooey center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). This ensures that the cakes will bake evenly.
- 2
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
Mixing Ingredients
- 4
Combine Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- 5
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually pour in the melted chocolate and butter mixture, stirring continuously.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Baking
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 8
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
- 9
Cool
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute before inverting them onto plates.
Serving
- 10
Dust with Powdered Sugar
Sprinkle powdered sugar over the top of each lava cake.
- 11
Add Ice Cream
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
