Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
A rich chocolate cake with a gooey chocolate center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
Mixing
- 4
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- 5
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Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the eggs, whisking continuously. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
Baking
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 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 soft.
- 9
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1-2 minutes before inverting onto plates.
Serving
- 10
Serve
Dust with powdered sugar and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side before serving.
