Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey chocolate center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan, combine the unsalted butter and bittersweet chocolate. Melt over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
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Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
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Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
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Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently lift off to reveal the molten center.
Serving Suggestions
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Plate the Dessert
Serve the warm chocolate lava cakes immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
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Garnish
Dust with powdered sugar and add fresh berries if desired for a touch of color and flavor.