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Chocolate Lava Cake

Chocolate Lava Cake | Easy Molten Chocolate Dessert

Chocolate Lava Cake is an elegant dessert with a soft chocolate cake exterior and a warm, gooey molten chocolate center. Made with simple ingredients and baked in individual ramekins, this restaurant-quality dessert is surprisingly easy to make at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French-American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • Butter and cocoa powder for greasing ramekins

Equipment

  • 4 Ramekins (6-ounce) Greased and lightly floured
  • 1 Mixing Bowl Prepare batter
  • 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl Melt chocolate and butter
  • 1 Whisk Mix ingredients
  • 1 Baking Tray Holds ramekins

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.Melt the butter and chocolate together until smooth.Whisk in the powdered sugar.Add the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract.Stir in the flour and salt until just combined.Divide the batter evenly among the ramekins.Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.Cool for 5 minutes.Carefully invert onto serving plates and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the richest flavor.
  • Serve immediately after baking.
  • Dust with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
  • Add vanilla ice cream or fresh berries for a classic pairing.
  • Batter can be prepared several hours in advance and refrigerated.
    Do not overbake—the soft center is what creates the signature molten chocolate filling.