Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt over a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until completely smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- 2
Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and egg yolks until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously to combine. Be careful not to cook the eggs.
- 4
Add Flour and Vanilla
Sift the all-purpose flour into the chocolate mixture and add the vanilla extract. Gently fold until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 5
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the cake batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center remains soft.
- 8
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1-2 minutes.
- 9
Invert and Serve
Carefully run a knife around the edges of the cakes to loosen them. Invert onto plates and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- 10
Garnish
Optional: Top with fresh berries and dust with powdered sugar for a beautiful presentation.