Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsOne Eleven Chop HouseChocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Rich chocolate cake with a molten center, served with vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Lava Cake

Method

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat and Prepare

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

  2. 2

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

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

  3. 3

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    Add the powdered sugar to the melted chocolate mixture and stir until well combined. Then, add the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.

  4. 4

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    Sift the flour and salt into the chocolate mixture, folding gently until just combined.

  5. 5

    Fill Ramekins

    Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.

  6. 6

    Bake

    Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is soft.

  7. 7

    Cool and Serve

    Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute. Run a knife around the edges to loosen, then invert onto plates. Serve immediately with vanilla ice cream.

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