Jul 09 2026
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Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by Me & Billy
Time30m
Serves4

Rich chocolate cake with a gooey center.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust them lightly with cocoa powder. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth. Allow to cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Mix Dry Ingredients

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

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until frothy. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring constantly. Then, fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.

  5. 5

    Fill Ramekins

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

Baking

  1. 6

    Bake the Cakes

    Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be firm, but the center should still be soft.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve Warm

    Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges of each ramekin, then invert onto a plate. Serve immediately, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh berries.

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