Gooey Chocolate Lava Cake – A Sweet Treat You’ll Crave
A rich and gooey molten chocolate lava cake with a soft outer layer and luscious liquid center. Easy to make, perfect for special occasions or last-minute dessert cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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4 oz (113g) bittersweet chocolate (60–70%), chopped
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½ cup (113g) unsalted butter
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2 large eggs
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2 large egg yolks
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¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 tbsp (15g) all-purpose flour
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Pinch of salt (optional)
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Butter & cocoa powder for greasing ramekins
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease and dust ramekins.
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Melt chocolate and butter together. Let cool slightly.
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Whisk eggs, yolks, sugar, and vanilla until pale.
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Stir in melted chocolate mixture.
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Fold in flour and salt until just combined.
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Divide into ramekins. Bake 11–13 minutes.
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Let rest 1 minute, invert onto plates, and serve warm.
Notes
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Refrigerate batter-filled ramekins up to 1 day ahead.
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Add peanut butter or caramel to center before baking for variation.
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Serve with ice cream or berries.