Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a gooey center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt together over a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- 3
Mix Eggs and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the large eggs, large egg yolks, and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously to combine.
- 5
Add Dry Ingredients
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and salt until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Pour Batter into Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full.
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Bake
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 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 allow the lava cake to slide out.
Serving Suggestions
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Add Ice Cream
Top each lava cake with 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream.
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Garnish
Dust with powdered sugar and add fresh berries if desired. Serve immediately.