Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Lava Cake
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Method
Prepare the Chocolate Lava Cake
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan, combine the unsweetened chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until well combined and slightly frothy.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, stirring gently to combine.
- 5
Add Flour
Sift the all-purpose flour over the chocolate mixture and fold it in gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
- 7
Bake the Cakes
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 soft.
Serve the Chocolate Lava Cake
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- 9
Garnish and Serve
Dust the tops with powdered sugar and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.