Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm Molten Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce
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Ingredients
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Cake
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until light and fluffy. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract.
- 4
Combine Dry Ingredients
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the chocolate mixture, folding gently until just combined.
- 5
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 7
Serve
Allow to cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.