Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes
Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes are rich, decadent individual chocolate desserts with a soft outer layer and a warm, gooey chocolate center. This easy lava cake recipe is perfect for chocolate lovers, delivering a restaurant-quality dessert in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 20–25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 170g (6 oz) dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 2 whole eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F) and grease 4 ramekins with butter, then dust with flour or cocoa powder.
- Melt chocolate and butter together using a microwave or double boiler, stirring until smooth.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until thick and slightly pale.
- Stir the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
- Add vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in flour and salt until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers remain soft.
- Let rest for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates.
- Serve immediately while centers are molten.
Notes
Do not overbake to keep the center gooey.Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.Batter can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.Add a chocolate piece in the center for extra molten filling.Dust with powdered sugar or serve with ice cream for an elegant touch.
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