Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsKing Claw - Juicy Seafood & BarChocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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

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Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Lava Cake

For Serving

Method

Preparation of the Chocolate Lava Cake

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease four ramekins with butter and lightly dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.

  2. 2

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

    In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Mix Eggs and Sugar

    In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes pale and thick.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Slowly pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture while continuously whisking. Add in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, mixing until well combined.

  5. 5

    Add Flour

    Sift the all-purpose flour into the chocolate mixture, folding gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

  6. 6

    Fill Ramekins

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

  7. 7

    Bake

    Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for about 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve with Ice Cream

    Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them sit for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh berries on the side.

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