Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
A rich chocolate cake with a gooey molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth, stirring between each interval.
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until well combined and slightly frothy.
Combine Mixtures
Gradually pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously to combine.
Add Flour and Vanilla
Sift in the all-purpose flour and add the vanilla extract. Fold the mixture gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
Cool and Serve
Allow the cakes to cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.