Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparing the Cake Batter
- 1
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and thick, about 2-3 minutes.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring continuously to combine. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, mixing well.
- 4
Add Flour
Sift the all-purpose flour over the chocolate mixture and gently fold it in until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Baking the Cakes
- 5
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
Serving the Cake
- 8
Cool and Serve
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen the cake, then invert onto plates. Serve immediately with scoops of vanilla ice cream.