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
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). This ensures that the heat is optimal for baking the cakes.
- 2
- 3
Melt Butter and Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until completely melted and smooth.
- 4
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, large eggs, large egg yolks, and vanilla extract until the mixture is thick and pale.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring gently until well combined.
- 6
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the mixture. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Evenly divide the batter among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full.
- 8
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- 9
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently lift to release the cake. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.