Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Batter
For Greasing
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Prepare Ramekins
Grease four ramekins with 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and dust with cocoa powder, ensuring the bottom and sides are well coated.
Making the Batter
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 170g of semisweet chocolate and 115g of unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- 4
Mix Eggs and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 large egg yolk, and 50g of granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
- 5
- 6
Add Flour and Flavor
Fold in 30g of all-purpose flour, 0.5 tsp of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
Baking
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full.
- 8
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. The tops should appear set.