Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm Chocolate Cake with a Gooey Center, Served with Vanilla Ice Cream
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together in a microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and completely melted.
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Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and egg yolks until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
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Add Flour and Vanilla
Sift the all-purpose flour into the chocolate mixture and gently fold it in using a spatula. Add the vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
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Fill Ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
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Bake
Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
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Cool Slightly
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen, then invert onto a plate.
Serving Instructions
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Serve with Ice Cream
Serve the warm chocolate lava cakes immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
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Garnish
Dust with powdered sugar and add fresh berries if desired for garnish.