Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsMico RestaurantChocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by Mico Restaurant
Time30m
Serves4

Molten center, vanilla ice cream

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Cake Ingredients

Method

Baking Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 2

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

    In a medium bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt together over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring until smooth.

  3. 3

    Mix Sugar and Eggs

    In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until pale and thick.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined.

  5. 5

    Fill Ramekins

    Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins. Place them on a baking sheet for easy handling.

  6. 6

    Bake

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

  7. 7

    Cool and Serve

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

More from Mico Restaurant