Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Optional Garnish
Method
Preparation
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semisweet chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.
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Mix in Sugar and Eggs
Add the granulated sugar to the chocolate mixture and stir well. Then, add the eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
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Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the flour and add a pinch of salt. Gently fold the mixture until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
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Add Vanilla Extract
Stir in the vanilla extract until evenly distributed in the batter.
Baking
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
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Bake the Cakes
Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft and jiggly.
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Cool Slightly
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen.
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