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Chocolate Lava Cake recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
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chocolate lava cake

inspired by

@longhornsteakhouse

Jul 17 2025

30m

Serves 4

Recipe information

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

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Preparation

Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust them with flour.

2. Melt Chocolate and Butter

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate and butter are completely melted and combined.

3. Mix Ingredients

Stir in the powdered sugar until well combined. Add the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated. Finally, fold in the flour and a pinch of salt until just combined.

4. Pour Batter

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.

5. Bake

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

6. Serve

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