Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
A rich chocolate cake with a gooey molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Suggestions
Method
Preparing the Cake
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the unsweetened chocolate and unsalted butter. Stir continuously until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
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Combine Sugar and Eggs
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until the mixture is thick and pale in color. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Add Flour and Salt
Sift the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt into the chocolate mixture. Gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Fill Ramekins
Evenly divide the batter among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
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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 soft.
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Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen, then invert onto individual plates.
Serving Suggestions
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Garnish
Dust the warm cakes with powdered sugar. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh berries as desired.