Description
This Chocolate Lava Cake is the ultimate decadent dessert—rich, gooey, and irresistibly chocolatey. With a crisp outer shell and a molten chocolate center, this dessert is perfect for romantic dinners, special occasions, or whenever you crave a warm, indulgent treat. Best served fresh with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
- 4 oz (113g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Preheat & Prepare the Ramekins:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease four 6-ounce (180ml) ramekins with butter and lightly dust with cocoa powder or flour.
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Melt the Chocolate & Butter:
- In a heatproof bowl, melt butter and chopped chocolate together using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
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Whisk the Eggs & Sugar:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla extract until light and slightly frothy.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to avoid scrambling the eggs.
- Gently fold in flour and salt until just combined.
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Fill & Bake:
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
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Serve Immediately:
- Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates.
- Serve warm with powdered sugar, fresh berries, or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Storage: Best enjoyed fresh, but you can refrigerate the batter in ramekins for up to 24 hours and bake when ready.
- Make Ahead: Freeze unbaked lava cakes for up to 3 months; bake from frozen, adding 1-2 extra minutes to the baking time.
- Chocolate Options: Use high-quality 60-70% cocoa chocolate for the best flavor.
- No Ramekins? Use a muffin tin—just reduce baking time by 1-2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French