Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Melt the Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the unsweetened chocolate and unsalted butter. Stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
Mix in Powdered Sugar
Add the powdered sugar to the melted chocolate mixture and stir until well combined.
- 3
Add Eggs and Yolks
Beat in the large eggs and egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- 4
Incorporate Dry Ingredients
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 the Cakes
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let sit for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently lift off to reveal the lava cake. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh berries.