Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
A rich 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 microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
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Mix Eggs and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and egg yolks until pale and slightly thickened.
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Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly until fully combined.
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Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour and add the pinch of salt. Gently fold until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
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Add Vanilla Extract
Stir in the vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
Baking
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
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Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
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Cooling Time
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them sit for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen the cakes.
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