Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate together. Stir continuously until smooth and fully combined. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Mixing
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 4
Mix Wet Ingredients
Once the chocolate and butter mixture has cooled slightly, whisk in the large eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Baking
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full.
- 7
Bake Cakes
Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
- 8
Cool Slightly
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for about 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen the cakes.