Jul 14 2026
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Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

chocolate lava cake, vanilla ice cream (gf)

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Ingredients

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Lava Cake Ingredients

Method

Lava Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins with butter and a dusting of cocoa powder.

  2. 2

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

    In a medium heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

  3. 3

    Mix Sugar and Eggs

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until well combined.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Slowly add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring continuously until smooth.

  5. 5

    Add Dry Ingredients

    Sift in the gluten-free flour and a pinch of salt, folding gently until just combined.

  6. 6

    Fill Ramekins

    Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them 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 them cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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