A warm, decadent dessert with a gooey chocolate center
Chocolate lava cake is the kind of dessert that feels instantly special. The outside bakes into a soft, rich cake while the center stays warm and molten. It’s perfect for dinner parties, celebrations, or simply when you’re craving something deeply chocolatey. The best part is that it comes together quickly with just a few pantry ingredients.
Rich Chocolate Lava Cake
Ingredients
- 100 g dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Butter and cocoa powder for greasing ramekins
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 220°C and lightly grease 2–4 ramekins with butter, then dust with cocoa powder.
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In a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler, melt the dark chocolate and butter together until smooth.
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In another bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until light and slightly thickened.
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Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract.
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Add the flour and a pinch of salt, then mix gently until smooth.
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Divide the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins.
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Bake for 12–14 minutes until the edges are set but the center still looks slightly soft.
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Let them rest for 1 minute, then carefully run a knife around the edges.
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Invert onto serving plates and serve immediately while warm.
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Serve with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries for an extra special touch.
