Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJoJo's Restaurant & Tap HouseChocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Warm chocolate cake with molten center

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Serving Ingredients

Method

Preparation Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare four ramekins by greasing them with butter and dusting with flour.

  2. 2

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

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

  3. 3

    Mix Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined and frothy.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously. Gently fold in the flour until just combined.

  5. 5

    Fill Ramekins

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

  6. 6

    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 is still soft.

  7. 7

    Cool and Serve

    Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate, allowing the cake to release. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with chocolate sauce.

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