Jul 14 2026
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Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by ragin' reef
Time30m
Serves4

Rich chocolate cake with a molten center.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Serving Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare Ramekins

    Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder to prevent the cake from sticking.

Making the Cake

  1. 3

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

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

  2. 4

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Add the melted chocolate mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

  4. 6

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture. Stir until fully combined and smooth.

  5. 7

    Fill Ramekins

    Evenly distribute the batter among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.

Baking

  1. 8

    Bake

    Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.

  2. 9

    Cool and Serve

    Remove from oven and let cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and dust with powdered sugar. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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