Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Preparation
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Melt the Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the chopped semi-sweet chocolate and the unsalted butter. Stir continuously until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Mixing
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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 until well combined.
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Whisk Eggs and Vanilla
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla extract until light and frothy.
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Combine Mixtures
Gradually pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking until fully incorporated. Then, gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
Baking
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Fill Ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
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Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
Serving
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Prepare for Serving
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them sit for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges of each cake to loosen.
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