Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
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
Cake Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt over a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments until smooth. Stir well.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and egg yolks until light and frothy.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring continuously to combine. Be careful not to cook the eggs.
- 5
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Gently fold the mixture until just combined.
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute. Invert each ramekin onto a plate and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.