Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsLakewood SocialChocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by Lakewood Social
Time30m
Serves4

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

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins with butter, then dust with cocoa powder.

  2. 2

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark 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 granulated sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring continuously.

  4. 4

    Add Flour and Salt

    Gently fold in the flour and a pinch of salt until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

  5. 5

    Fill Ramekins

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

  6. 6

    Bake

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

  7. 7

    Serve

    Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

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