Jul 09 2026
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Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by Armored Gardens
Time30m
Serves4

Warm chocolate cake with a molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Serving Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust them with cocoa powder. This will help the cakes release easily after baking.

  2. 2

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

    In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method), stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt until well combined.

  4. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In the bowl with the melted chocolate and butter, add the eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture is smooth. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.

Baking

  1. 5

    Fill Ramekins

    Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full to allow room for rising.

  2. 6

    Bake

    Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be firm, while the center remains soft and slightly jiggly.

  3. 7

    Cool and Serve

    Remove the cakes from the oven and let them sit for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges of each ramekin, then invert them onto serving plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

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