Hot Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by Singing Pandas Asian Restaurant & Bar

Time30m

Serves4

Hot Chocolate Lava Cake is a rich, indulgent dessert featuring a gooey, molten chocolate center encased in a soft chocolate shell. This version served at the venue highlights a perfect balance of sweetness and a fudgy texture that contrasts with the slightly crispy exterior. Here's how to create this decadent dessert at home.

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Ingredients

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Method

Baking Instructions

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease 4 ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.

Melt Chocolate and Butter

In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and chocolate chips together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Mix Wet Ingredients

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture and mix until smooth.

Combine Dry Ingredients

Sift the flour and salt together, then fold it into the chocolate mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.

Fill Ramekins

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

Bake

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

Serve

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