Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with molten center
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Making the Cake
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- 4
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Add the melted chocolate-butter mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- 6
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Incorporate the large eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract into the mixture, whisking until smooth and glossy.
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.