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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium heatproof bowl, combine the unsweetened chocolate and unsalted butter. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until well combined and slightly thickened.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and stir until fully incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, mixing well.
- 5
Add Flour
Sift the all-purpose flour over the chocolate mixture and gently fold it in until no flour streaks remain.
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
Baking
- 7
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 is soft.
- 8
Cool Slightly
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the ramekins for 1 minute.
- 9
Invert onto Plates
Carefully run a knife around the edges of the ramekins to loosen the cakes. Invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently lift off to release the cake.
Serving
- 10
Serve with Ice Cream
Serve the warm chocolate lava cakes immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top or on the side.