Jul 14 2026
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Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by River & Rye
Time30m
Serves4

Make Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

For Serving

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 sticking. Place them on a baking sheet.

Mixing Ingredients

  1. 3

    Melt Butter

    In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Remove from heat once melted.

  2. 4

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

  3. 5

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the melted butter, whisking until the mixture is smooth.

  4. 6

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.

Baking

  1. 7

    Fill Ramekins

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

  2. 8

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft. The tops should look set.

Serving

  1. 9

    Cool and Serve

    Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate, allowing the cake to fall out. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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