Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparing the Batter
- 1
Melt the Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate. Stir frequently until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Mix Batter
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Then, gently fold in the egg mixture until fully incorporated.
Baking the Cakes
- 5
- 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 sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft. The tops should look set.