Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and egg yolks until the mixture is pale and thick.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, and stir until well combined.
- 5
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the chocolate mixture. Add the vanilla extract and gently fold until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert them onto plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, and dust with powdered sugar. Add fresh berries if desired.
