Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

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@murrys

Oct 05 2025

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30m

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Serves 4

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Recipe information

Make Chocolate Lava Cake in just 30m. Rich chocolate cake with a gooey molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.

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Preparation

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). This will ensure that the cakes bake properly.

2. Prepare the Ramekins

Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour to prevent the cakes from sticking.

Making the Cake Batter

3. Melt Butter and Chocolate

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semisweet chocolate. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.

4. Mix Sugar and Eggs

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, large egg yolks, and vanilla extract until well combined.

5. Combine Mixtures

Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Stir until fully combined.

6. Add Flour and Salt

Sift the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt into the chocolate mixture. Gently fold until just combined; do not over-mix.

Baking the Cakes

7. Fill Ramekins

Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.

8. Bake

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 still soft.

9. Cool Slightly

Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for about 1 minute.

10. Serve

Run a knife around the edges of each ramekin, then invert onto a plate. Serve immediately with scoops of vanilla ice cream on the side.

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