Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDagwood's Tavern & GrillChocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

With vanilla ice cream

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Serving Ingredients

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare four ramekins by greasing them with butter and dusting with flour, tapping out any excess.

  2. 2

    Melt the Chocolate and Butter

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

  3. 3

    Mix Sugar and Eggs

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until well combined.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously to combine. Be careful not to cook the eggs.

  5. 5

    Add Flour and Salt

    Sift in the all-purpose flour and add a pinch of salt. Gently fold the mixture until just combined; do not over-mix.

  6. 6

    Fill Ramekins

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

  7. 7

    Bake the Cakes

    Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is soft. Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve the Lava Cake

    Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Gently tap the ramekin to release the cake. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top or on the side.

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