Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsBarcelona Restaurant-Wine BarChocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

This personal chocolate devil's food cake packs a hidden surprise with its center of warm, liquid chocolate. Served with vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients

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Chocolate Lava Cake Ingredients

Method

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins with butter. Dust them with flour to prevent sticking.

  2. 2

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsweetened chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.

  3. 3

    Mix the Batter

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until well combined. Add the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract, and stir until smooth. Gently fold in the flour and a pinch of salt until just combined.

  4. 4

    Fill Ramekins

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

  5. 5

    Bake

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

  6. 6

    Serve

    Remove from the oven and let sit for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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