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Step 3: Whisking Eggs and Sugar (Building Structure Amid Fragility)
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar together until thick, pale, and slightly frothy. This represents structure, stability, and anticipation.
Step 4: Adding Flour and Salt (Balancing Tension and Sweetness)
Sift in flour and salt. Fold carefully until fully incorporated. The batter should be smooth but slightly thick.
Resist overmixing; overmixing compromises the delicate balance that makes lava cakes magical, just as overreaction can disrupt the delicate moments of empathy.