Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Stir until fully combined. Then, gently fold in the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt until just combined.
- 5
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute before carefully inverting them onto plates. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.