Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
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Mix Sugar and Eggs
In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and egg yolks until thick and pale. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour and salt, and fold gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
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Bake
Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be firm while the center remains soft.
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Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let the cakes sit for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate, allowing the molten center to flow out. Serve immediately, optionally with vanilla ice cream.