Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a gooey center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Making the Cake Batter
- 3
Melt Butter and Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and bittersweet chocolate. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- 4
Mix in Sugar
Add the granulated sugar to the melted chocolate and butter mixture. Stir until combined.
- 5
Add Eggs and Yolks
Add the large eggs and egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- 6
Incorporate Dry Ingredients
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the batter. Add the vanilla extract. Fold gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Baking the Cakes
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 8
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
- 9
Cool Slightly
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for about 1 minute.