Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
For Greasing
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Prepare Ramekins
Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and dust them with cocoa powder. This helps the cakes to release easily after baking.
Making the Batter
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine 200g of dark chocolate and 100g of unsalted butter. Melt them together over a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments until smooth. Stir occasionally.
- 4
Mix Eggs and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 2 egg yolks, and 100g of granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and thick.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Once the chocolate mixture has cooled slightly, stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Gradually fold the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until fully combined.
- 6
Add Flour
Sift in 50g of all-purpose flour and gently fold it into the batter until just combined.
Baking
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full.
- 8
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.
- 9
Cool Slightly
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for about 1 minute.
Serving
- 10
Invert and Serve
Carefully run a knife around the edges of each ramekin, then invert onto a plate. Serve immediately, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
