Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with molten center
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Preparation
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together using a double boiler method or microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
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Mix Sugar and Eggs
In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until the mixture becomes thick and pale in color, about 2-3 minutes.
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Add Dry Ingredients
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the chocolate mixture and fold gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Add Vanilla Extract
Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
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Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full.
Baking
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Bake the Lava Cakes
Place the filled ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
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Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for about 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen.
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