Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semisweet chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until melted and smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
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Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined. Slowly stir in the melted chocolate mixture until smooth. Gently fold in the flour until just combined.
- 4
Pour and Bake
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
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Serve
Remove from the oven and let sit for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and let it sit for 10 seconds before lifting. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
