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
- 2
Melt chocolate and butter
In a medium saucepan, melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 3
Mix sugar and eggs
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 4
Combine ingredients
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and stir until combined. Sift in the flour and salt, and fold 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 about 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 7
Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute. Invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently lift off to reveal the lava cake. Serve warm.
