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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Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it's hot enough for baking the cakes.
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be firm, but the center should still be soft.
Cool and Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute before carefully inverting them onto individual plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.