Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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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). This ensures that your cake bakes properly and achieves that lava-like center.
- 2
- 3
Melt Butter and Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and bittersweet chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.
- 4
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and egg yolks until well combined and frothy.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking continuously to combine. This prevents the eggs from cooking due to the heat of the chocolate.
- 6
Add Remaining Ingredients
Fold in the all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 8
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.
- 9
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen the cakes, then invert onto plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.