Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Chocolate Lava Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- 4
Mix Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt until combined. Gradually stir in the melted chocolate mixture.
- 5
Add Flour
Gently fold in the flour until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.