Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with molten center
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Preparation
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s ready for the batter.
Prepare Ramekins
Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and dust them lightly with cocoa powder to prevent sticking. Place them on a baking sheet.
Making the Batter
Melt Butter and Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semisweet chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth.
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, large egg yolks, and vanilla extract until well combined and slightly frothy.
Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and stir until just combined.
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour and salt. Gently fold the mixture until there are no visible flour streaks. Be careful not to overmix.
Baking
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft. Do not overbake.
Serving
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let sit for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Serve warm, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.