Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
A rich chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Place over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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Combine Mixtures
Add the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract to the melted chocolate mixture. Whisk until well combined. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
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Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
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Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
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Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and serve immediately, allowing the molten center to flow out.
