Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the unsweetened chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until the mixture is thick and pale, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 3
- 4
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt over the chocolate mixture. Gently fold in until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the cake batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them 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 remains soft.
- 8
Rest and Serve
Let the cakes rest for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.