Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a gooey center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth.
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Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until the mixture is pale and thick.
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Add Dry Ingredients
Fold in the all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 2/3 full.
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Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
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Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute. Invert onto plates and serve immediately, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.