Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center, served with ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate. Heat in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- 3
Mix in Sugar and Eggs
Add the granulated sugar into the melted chocolate mixture and stir until well combined. Then, add the whole eggs and egg yolks, mixing until incorporated.
- 4
Add Vanilla, Flour, and Salt
Stir in the vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 6
Bake
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 still soft.
- 7
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes sit for 1 minute. Then, carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen them.
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Serving Suggestion
- 9
Add Finishing Touches
Dust the top of the lava cake with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh berries, if desired.
