Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a gooey molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
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Mix Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring until fully incorporated.
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Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the flour and salt. Gently fold the mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
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Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
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Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
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Cool and Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Run a knife around the edges, invert onto plates, and serve immediately with vanilla ice cream.