Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparation
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
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Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
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Combine Mixtures
Add the melted chocolate mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until well combined, then add the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
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Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
Baking
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Bake the Cakes
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
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Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Run a knife around the edges of the cakes to loosen them from the ramekins.
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