Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
A rich chocolate cake with a molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the cakes.
- 2
Mixing the Batter
- 3
Melt the Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter in the microwave until completely melted. Allow it to cool slightly.
- 4
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well mixed.
- 5
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Baking
- 7
Fill the Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full.
- 8
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.
- 9
Cool Slightly
Remove the ramekins from the oven and allow them to cool for about 1 minute.
Serving
- 10
- 11
Add Ice Cream
Top each cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream while they are still warm.
- 12
Dust with Powdered Sugar
Finish by dusting the tops with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve immediately.