Jul 13 2026
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Lava Cone Recipe

Inspired by 3rd Shift Kitchen
Time1h
Serves2

Molten lava cake, served with a chocolate drumstick, drizzled with our house chocolate sauce.

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Ingredients

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Lava Cake

Chocolate Drumstick

House Chocolate Sauce

Method

Lava Cake

  1. 1

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and melted. Let it cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Mix Eggs and Sugar

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and large eggs until pale and frothy.

  3. 3

    Combine Mixtures

    Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture while whisking continuously. Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, and mix until combined.

  4. 4

    Add Flour

    Sift the all-purpose flour over the mixture and fold gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

  5. 5

    Prepare Ramekins

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.

  6. 6

    Fill Ramekins

    Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.

  7. 7

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.

  8. 8

    Cool and Serve

    Remove from the oven and let them cool for a minute. Invert onto plates to serve.

Chocolate Drumstick

  1. 9

    Prepare Chocolate Coating

    In a small saucepan, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil. Melt over low heat, stirring until smooth.

  2. 10

    Assemble Drumsticks

    Scoop ice cream into each wafer cone, packing it down gently. Dip the top of each cone into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.

  3. 11

    Freeze

    Place the coated cones upright in the freezer for about 30 minutes to set the chocolate.

House Chocolate Sauce

  1. 12

    Heat Cream

    In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.

  2. 13

    Make Sauce

    Remove from heat and add dark chocolate and powdered sugar, stirring until smooth and glossy. Stir in vanilla extract.

  3. 14

    Serve

    Drizzle the chocolate sauce over the lava cakes and chocolate drumsticks when serving.

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