Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Cake
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it is hot enough to bake the cakes evenly.
- 2
- 3
Melt Butter and Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.
- 4
Mix Eggs and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and thick, about 2-3 minutes.
- 5
- 6
Add Dry Ingredients
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Evenly divide the batter among the prepared ramekins, filling each about three-quarters full.
- 8
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 9
Cool Slightly
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute before inverting onto serving plates.
Serving
- 10
Serve
Carefully lift each cake out of its ramekin and invert onto a plate. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with chocolate sauce if desired.