Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
A rich chocolate cake with a molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until thick and pale.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring constantly until well combined.
- 5
Add Flour
Fold in the tablespoon of all-purpose flour gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Baking
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Distribute the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 8
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute. Run a knife around the edges to loosen the cakes.
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Serving
- 10
Add Ice Cream
Serve the chocolate lava cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
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Garnish
Dust the cakes with powdered sugar for an elegant presentation.
