🍫 Chocolate Lava Cake (Molten Chocolate Cake)
A rich, decadent dessert with a warm, gooey chocolate center — perfect for dinner parties or a special treat at home.
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 115g (½ cup) unsalted butter
- 170g (6 oz) dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped
- 2 whole eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Butter & cocoa powder (for greasing ramekins)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
Grease 4 ramekins with butter and dust lightly with cocoa powder. - Melt chocolate & butter
In a heatproof bowl, melt together over a double boiler or in the microwave (30-second intervals). Stir until smooth. Let cool slightly. - Whisk eggs & sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk whole eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until light and slightly thickened. - Combine
Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
Add vanilla, salt, and flour. Mix until just combined (don’t overmix). - Fill ramekins
Divide batter evenly among ramekins (about ¾ full). - Bake for 10–12 minutes
The edges should be firm, but the center should still jiggle slightly. - Rest & Serve
Let sit for 1 minute. Carefully invert onto plates.
Serve immediately for that signature lava flow.
🍨 Serving Ideas
- Vanilla ice cream
- Fresh berries
- Dusting of powdered sugar
- Drizzle of salted caramel
💡 Pro Tips
- Don’t overbake — even 1 extra minute can set the center.
- You can prepare the batter ahead and refrigerate (bring to room temp before baking).
- For an extra surprise, press a small chocolate square into the center before baking.
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