Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsDutch's RestaurantChocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by Dutch's Restaurant
Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Cake Batter

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Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 2

    Melt the 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) or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

  3. 3

    Mix the Batter

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and egg yolks until well combined. Add in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract, stirring until fully incorporated. Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined.

Baking

  1. 4

    Fill Ramekins

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

  2. 5

    Bake

    Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center remains soft.

  3. 6

    Cool and Serve

    Once baked, remove from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate to release the cakes. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh berries if desired.

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