Chocolate Lava Cake
Prep Time
10
minutesCook Time
15
minutesRest Time
10
minutesTotal Time
25
minutes
Indulge in the rich, molten center of this Chocolate Lava Cake 🍫✨—a restaurant-style dessert that’s shockingly easy to make at home! Perfect for any occasion, this gooey, chocolatey treat is guaranteed to impress your family and friends. Follow this step-by-step recipe to achieve that perfect, lava-like flow. 🍰🔥
Ingredients
4 oz (113g) dark chocolate
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
6 tbsp (50g) all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Directions
- Preheat Oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Melt Chocolate & Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter in 20-second intervals until smooth.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add powdered sugar and stir well. Whisk in eggs and egg yolks until combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in the flour, add salt, and mix until just combined.
- Prepare Ramekins: Grease 4 small ramekins and dust with cocoa powder for easy release.
- Pour & Bake: Divide batter evenly between ramekins. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool for 1 minute, then gently flip onto a plate. Top with powdered sugar, ice cream, or fresh berries if desired.
- Don’t overbake! The magic of lava cake is in its gooey, molten center. ✨
- Enjoy making this mouth-watering Chocolate Lava Cake! Let us know in the comments how yours turned out and any tweaks you made. Happy cooking! 😊🍲🌶️