Jul 13 2026
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Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by Major Munch
Time30m
Serves4

Rich chocolate cake with a gooey molten center.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

For Serving

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare Ramekins

    Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder. This will help the cakes release easily after baking.

  3. 3

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.

Mixing the Batter

  1. 4

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

  2. 5

    Combine Egg Mixture

    In another bowl, beat the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined. Slowly incorporate the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture while stirring continuously.

  3. 6

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the chocolate-egg mixture. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.

Baking

  1. 7

    Fill Ramekins

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

  2. 8

    Bake

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

  3. 9

    Cool and Serve

    Remove from the oven and let cool for 1-2 minutes. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently lift off to reveal the molten center. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with vanilla ice cream if desired.

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