Jul 13 2026
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Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by BLVD Grille
Time30m
Serves4

Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Serving Suggestions

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare the ramekins

    Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and dust them with flour. Tap out excess flour and set aside.

Making the Cake

  1. 3

    Melt the chocolate and butter

    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.

  2. 4

    Mix the sugar and eggs

    In a large mixing bowl, add granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks. Whisk together until well combined and slightly frothy.

  3. 5

    Combine mixtures

    Pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture. Add vanilla extract, flour, and a pinch of salt. Gently fold everything together until just combined.

  4. 6

    Fill the ramekins

    Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.

Baking

  1. 7

    Bake the cakes

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

  2. 8

    Cool slightly

    Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 minutes before inverting them onto plates.

Serving

  1. 9

    Serve warm

    Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.

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