chocolate lava cake

How To Make chocolate lava cake

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  Step 1
  Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease and flour one large 6-cup muffin or cupcake pan or six (3/4- to 1-cup capacity) ramekins or custard cups.
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  Step 2
  Microwave chocolate and butter for 2 minutes, or until the butter is melted. Stir and heat again until chocolate is melted completely and both are combined.
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  Step 3
  Stir in egg yolks, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and port. Set aside to cool slightly.
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  Step 4
  In a bowl, combine the remaining sugar and cocoa.
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  Step 5
  In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy.
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  Step 6
  Gradually add about 2 tablespoons of the sugar and cocoa, beating until soft peaks form.
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  Step 7
  Gently fold the chocolate and sugar-cocoa mixtures into the egg whites in three alternating additions.
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  Step 8
  Pour batter into the pan and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges will be firm, but the centers will be a bit liquid. Cool 3 minutes before serving.
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  Step 9
  Run a knife around the edges. Invert onto serving plates and top with ice cream or a dusting of confectioners’ sugar.
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