Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLou Lou on MarketChocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by Lou Lou on Market
Time30m
Serves4

With vanilla ice cream

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Serving Ingredients

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour to prevent sticking.

  2. 2

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave on medium power in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.

  3. 3

    Mix in Sugar and Eggs

    Add granulated sugar to the melted chocolate mixture and stir until combined. Then, add the large eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

  4. 4

    Add Dry Ingredients

    Sift in the all-purpose flour and add a pinch of salt. Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

  5. 5

    Add Vanilla Extract

    Stir in the vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and well combined.

  6. 6

    Fill Ramekins

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

  7. 7

    Bake the Cakes

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

  8. 8

    Cool and Serve

    Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and serve immediately with vanilla ice cream.

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