Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Served warm with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparation
Making the Cake
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until pale and slightly thickened.
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously to combine.
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift the flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into the chocolate mixture. Gently fold until just combined.
Fill Ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
Baking
Bake the Cakes
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.
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen.
Serving
Serve Warm
Invert the ramekins onto serving plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.