Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with molten chocolate center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- 4
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until well combined.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Slowly add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, whisking continuously until fully incorporated.
- 6
Add Flour and Vanilla
Sift in the all-purpose flour, salt, and vanilla extract. Fold gently until just combined.
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- 9
Cool and Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then run a knife around the edges and invert onto plates. Serve immediately with ice cream or whipped cream.