Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
Decadent individual chocolate cakes with a warm, gooey center that flows when cut. These restaurant-quality lava cakes are surprisingly easy to make and absolutely irresistible.
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Ingredients
- 6 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Butter and cocoa powder for ramekins
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare ramekins
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Butter four 6-oz ramekins and dust with cocoa powder, tapping out excess.
- 2
Melt chocolate
Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler or microwave until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- 3
Whisk eggs
In a bowl, whisk together whole eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until thick and pale.
- 4
Combine mixtures
Whisk chocolate mixture into egg mixture. Quickly fold in flour and salt until just combined.
- 5
Fill ramekins
Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins. At this point, you can refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- 6
Bake
Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are firm but centers jiggle when shaken.
- 7
Serve immediately
Let stand for 1 minute, then invert onto plates. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with vanilla ice cream.
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Everything you need to know about making this molten chocolate lava cake
How long does it take to make Molten Chocolate Lava Cake?
The listed total time is 34 minutes. Prep time is 20 minutes and cooking time is 14 minutes. Follow the instructions for any resting or chilling steps.
How many servings does this Molten Chocolate Lava Cake recipe make?
This recipe yields 4 servings.
What is the difficulty level of this Molten Chocolate Lava Cake recipe?
The listed difficulty level is hard.