Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Chocolate Lava Cake Ingredients
Method
Directions for Chocolate Lava Cake
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
Mix Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Add the melted chocolate mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
Add Flour
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.