Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the cakes.
- 2
Making the Cake
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Stir continuously until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 4
Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, whole eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until the mixture is pale and thick.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Stir until well combined.
- 6
Add Flour and Salt
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the chocolate mixture. Gently fold until just combined; do not overmix.
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
Baking
- 8
Bake the Cakes
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be firm but the center should remain soft.
- 9
Cool Slightly
Once baked, let the cakes cool in the ramekins for about 1-2 minutes before inverting them onto serving plates.
Serving
- 10
Serve the Cakes
Dust the tops of the cakes with powdered sugar and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
