Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsFarley'sChocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by Farley's
Time30m
Serves4

Served with vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Baking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Oven and Ramekins

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

  2. 2

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

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

  3. 3

    Mix Sugar and Eggs

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and egg yolks until the mixture is pale and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring gently until well combined.

  5. 5

    Add Dry Ingredients

    Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the chocolate mixture. Add the vanilla extract. Fold gently until just combined.

  6. 6

    Fill Ramekins

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

  7. 7

    Bake

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

  8. 8

    Cool and Serve

    Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute. Invert each ramekin onto a plate and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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