Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Batter
Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Batter
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsweetened chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- 4
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring constantly to combine.
- 6
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour and add the vanilla extract. Gently fold the batter until just combined; do not overmix.
Baking
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full.
- 8
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 soft.
