Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it's ready for baking the cakes.
- 2
Prepare Ramekins
Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking. Place them on a baking sheet for easy handling.
Make the Batter
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped semi-sweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.
- 4
Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until well combined and slightly frothy.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture while whisking continuously until smooth and glossy.
- 6
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold the dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- 7
Add Vanilla
Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Bake
- 8
Fill Ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 9
Bake Cakes
Place the baking sheet with the filled ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft and gooey.
- 10
Cool and Serve
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen, then invert onto serving plates. Serve immediately, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.