Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Batter
Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt Butter and Chocolate
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter and bittersweet chocolate together, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Mixing Ingredients
- 3
Combine Sugar and Eggs
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until the mixture is thick and pale in color.
- 4
Add Chocolate Mixture
Slowly add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring continuously to combine.
- 5
Incorporate Dry Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour and add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Gently fold the mixture until just combined.
Baking
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full.
- 7
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 soft.