Jul 14 2026
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Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by foraged. a hyper-seasonal eatery
Time30m
Serves4

Rich chocolate cake with a molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Serving Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking.

  2. 2

    Prepare Ramekins

    Grease four ramekins with butter and dust them with cocoa powder, tapping out the excess. Set aside.

Making the Cake Batter

  1. 3

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

    In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together using a microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.

  2. 4

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt.

  3. 5

    Mix Eggs and Chocolate

    Add the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract to the melted chocolate mixture, whisking until combined.

  4. 6

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.

Baking the Cake

  1. 7

    Pour into Ramekins

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

  2. 8

    Bake

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

  3. 9

    Cool Briefly

    Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute.

Serving

  1. 10

    Unmold the Cakes

    Carefully run a knife around the edges of each ramekin, then invert onto plates to release the cakes.

  2. 11

    Add Ice Cream

    Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of each lava cake.

  3. 12

    Garnish (optional)

    Top with fresh berries if desired for an added touch.

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