Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted, stirring in between, until smooth and well combined.
- 3
Mix in Sugar and Eggs
Add the powdered sugar to the melted chocolate mixture and mix well. Then, add the large eggs and large egg yolks, whisking until fully incorporated.
- 4
Add Flour and Flavorings
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 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 in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 8
Cool Briefly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute.
- 9
Serve
Carefully run a knife around the edges of each ramekin to loosen the cakes. Invert onto serving plates and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a dusting of powdered sugar on top.
