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Easy Molten Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

A rich, dark chocolate lava cake cut open to show the gooey, molten center flowing onto a white plate.
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Follow these straightforward steps to make rich, individual chocolate lava cakes with a signature gooey, liquid center.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ounces good quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 4 ounces unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • Butter and cocoa powder for preparing ramekins

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Generously butter four 6-ounce ramekins. Dust the inside of each buttered ramekin with cocoa powder, tapping out any excess.
  2. Place the chopped chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (or use a microwave in 30-second intervals). Stir until completely smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  4. Gently whisk the slightly cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until just combined.
  5. Sift the flour and salt over the chocolate mixture. Fold the dry ingredients in gently until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
  7. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes. The edges should look set, but the center should still look soft and jiggly. This timing is key for the liquid center.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for exactly 1 minute. Run a thin knife around the edge of each cake. Place a small serving plate upside down over the ramekin, then carefully invert the cake onto the plate. Lift the ramekin away.
  9. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • For easy release, chill the buttered and dusted ramekins for 15 minutes before filling them with batter.
  • Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor in this rich dark chocolate dessert.
  • If you prefer a slightly firmer center, bake for an extra minute, but watch carefully to avoid overbaking.
  • Serve this warm chocolate dessert with vanilla ice cream or fresh raspberries.

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