Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Lava Cake
For Serving
Method
For the Chocolate Lava Cake
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins with butter. Place them on a baking sheet.
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsweetened chocolate and unsalted butter together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, large egg yolks, and vanilla extract until well combined and slightly frothy.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring constantly until fully combined.
- 5
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the chocolate mixture and gently fold until just combined. Do not over mix.
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 8
Cool Slightly
Remove from oven and let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute. Then, carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate.
For Serving
- 9
Serve with Ice Cream
Serve the warm lava cakes immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch.