Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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For the Lava Cake Batter
For Serving
Method
Prepare the Lava Cake Batter
- 1
Melt Butter and Chocolate
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter and semisweet chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the large eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and thick, about 2-3 minutes.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture while continuously whisking to avoid cooking the eggs.
- 4
Add Remaining Ingredients
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Bake the Lava Cakes
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 6
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 8
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 still soft.
- 9
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes sit for 1 minute before inverting onto plates.
Serve
- 10
Dust with Powdered Sugar
Dust the top of each lava cake with powdered sugar.
- 11
Add Ice Cream
Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.