Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- 3
Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted chocolate mixture, granulated sugar, and eggs until well combined. Then add the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, mixing until smooth.
- 4
Add Flour
Sift in the all-purpose flour and gently fold it into the batter until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 6
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or 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 release the cake. Serve immediately, with a scoop of ice cream if desired.
