Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsweetened chocolate and unsalted butter over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until the mixture is pale and thick.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, adding the vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
- 4
Add Dry Ingredients
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 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 remains soft.
Serving Preparation
- 8
Cool and Serve
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with chocolate sauce as desired.