Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
For Greasing
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Prepare Ramekins
Grease four ramekins with 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
Making the Batter
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 200g of dark chocolate and 100g of unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until completely melted and smooth.
- 4
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together 150g of granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, and 2 large egg yolks until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- 5
- 6
Add Flour
Sift 50g of all-purpose flour over the chocolate mixture and fold gently until no flour streaks remain.
Baking
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 8
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for about 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- 9
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the ramekins for about 1 minute.
- 10
Serve
Invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently lift it off. Serve immediately, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.
