Jul 17 2026
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Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by Roux
Time30m
Serves4

Rich chocolate cake with molten center.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Baking Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour.

  2. 2

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

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

  3. 3

    Mix Sugar and Eggs

    In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolk until the mixture is light and frothy.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring constantly to combine.

  5. 5

    Add Dry Ingredients

    Sift in the all-purpose flour, add vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Fold gently until just combined.

  6. 6

    Fill Ramekins

    Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.

  7. 7

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is soft.

  8. 8

    Cool and Serve

    Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates. Serve immediately, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.

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