Jul 13 2026
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Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by KJ's American Grille
Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Serving Ingredients

Method

Preparing the Batter

  1. 1

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 170g of dark chocolate and 115g of unsalted butter. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together 50g of all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Whisk Eggs and Sugar

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 100g of granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, and 2 egg yolks until the mixture is pale and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Once the chocolate-butter mixture has cooled slightly, pour it into the egg mixture. Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract and gently fold everything together until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. 5

    Add Dry Ingredients

    Sift the flour mixture into the chocolate mixture and fold gently until just incorporated.

Baking the Cakes

  1. 6

    Prepare Ramekins

    Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Grease four ramekins (6 oz size) with butter and dust with cocoa powder or flour. This will help the cakes release easily.

  2. 7

    Fill Ramekins

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

  3. 8

    Bake

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

  4. 9

    Cool Briefly

    Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. This will make it easier to invert them onto plates.

Serving the Cake

  1. 10

    Invert and Serve

    Carefully run a knife around the edges of the ramekins to loosen the cakes. Invert each ramekin onto a serving plate and gently tap to release the cake.

  2. 11

    Garnish

    Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.

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