Jul 09 2026
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Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by Halibut House
Time30m
Serves4

Warm chocolate cake with molten center.

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

For Serving

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 2

    Grease the Ramekins

    Grease four ramekins with butter and lightly dust them with cocoa powder. Set aside.

Mixing the Batter

  1. 3

    Melt the Butter

    In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter until completely liquid. Allow to cool slightly.

  2. 4

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 5

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the melted butter and whisk until well combined.

  4. 6

    Blend Batter

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

Baking

  1. 7

    Fill Ramekins

    Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full.

  2. 8

    Bake

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

  3. 9

    Cool Slightly

    Remove from the oven and let them cool for about 1 minute before running a knife around the edges.

Serving

  1. 10

    Invert and Serve

    Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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