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Chocolate Lava Cake

Chocolate Lava Cake is an indulgent dessert featuring a rich, moist chocolate cake with a warm, gooey molten center. Elegant yet surprisingly simple to prepare, these individual cakes are perfect for dinner parties, romantic evenings, or whenever you want to impress. With just a handful of ingredients and a quick bake time, you’ll have a restaurant-quality dessert that tastes best when served straight from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick
  • 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Butter and cocoa powder for ramekins
  • Powdered sugar for serving
  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease 4 ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder. Place on a baking sheet.
  2. In a heatproof bowl, melt butter and chocolate together over simmering water or in the microwave until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until pale and thick.
  4. Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the eggs. Sift in flour and salt, stirring just until combined.
  5. Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins.
  6. Bake for 11–12 minutes until edges are firm but centers are still soft. Do not overbake.
  7. Let cakes rest 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates.
  8. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 7gFat: 28g

Notes

These cakes can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated – just bake for 1–2 extra minutes.
For a twist, add a teaspoon of peanut butter or caramel into the center before baking.
Best enjoyed warm, straight out of the oven.

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