Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt over a double boiler or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and large eggs until pale and fluffy.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring gently. Add in the vanilla extract and salt.
- 5
Add Flour
Sift in the all-purpose flour and fold gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.