Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey chocolate center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and dark chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and fully melted.
- 3
Mix the Batter
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until pale and fluffy. Slowly add the melted chocolate mixture while whisking. Gently fold in the flour and a pinch of salt until just combined.
- 4
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 5
Bake
Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center remains soft.
- 6
Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute before inverting onto plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
