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
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semisweet chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth.
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Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until well combined. Add the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth. Gently fold in the flour until just combined.
- 4
Prepare Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 5
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 still soft.
- 6
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let sit for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Serve warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
