Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a gooey molten center.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
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Mix Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, flour, eggs, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
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Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
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Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute. Invert each ramekin onto a plate, allowing the cake to fall out. Serve immediately, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.