Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsGrange Restaurant & BarChocolate 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).

  2. 2

    Prepare Ramekins

    Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and dust them with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.

  3. 3

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

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

  4. 4

    Mix in Sugar

    Add the powdered sugar to the melted chocolate mixture and whisk until fully combined.

  5. 5

    Add Eggs

    Incorporate the large eggs and egg yolks into the chocolate mixture, whisking until smooth.

  6. 6

    Add Vanilla and Flour

    Stir in the vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt until the batter is just combined.

  7. 7

    Fill Ramekins

    Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.

  8. 8

    Bake

    Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the centers are soft.

  9. 9

    Cool Slightly

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

  10. 10

    Serve

    Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate, allowing the cake to slide out. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

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