Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a molten 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 heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together over a pot of simmering water (double boiler). Stir until smooth and remove from heat.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until pale and slightly thickened.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously to combine.
- 5
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the flour, add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, then gently fold until just combined.
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins and place them on a baking tray.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 8
Serve
Remove from oven, let cool for 1 minute, then run a knife around the edges and invert onto plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.