Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 3
Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until pale and frothy.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Gently fold in the flour until just combined.
- 5
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 7
Serve
Remove from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and serve immediately, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.
