Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with molten center
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
For Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.
- 3
Whisk Sugar and Eggs
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until thick and pale, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well combined.
- 5
Add Flour and Salt
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Pour into Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
Baking
- 7
Bake the Cakes
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- 8
Cool Slightly
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 minutes. Be careful as they will be hot.
- 9
