Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Batter
For Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, large egg yolk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined and slightly frothy.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring continuously until fully incorporated.
- 5
Add Flour
Sift the all-purpose flour into the chocolate mixture and fold gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
Baking
- 7
Bake the Cakes
Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 8
Cool Slightly
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for about 1 minute.
- 9
Unmold and Serve
Carefully run a knife around the edges of each cake and invert onto individual plates. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.