Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsThe Gate HouseChocolate Molten Lava Cake Recipe

Chocolate Molten Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by The Gate House
Time30m
Serves4

Served warm with vanilla ice cream

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Baking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Oven

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

  2. 2

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

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

  3. 3

    Mix the Batter

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until pale and thick. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract. Gently fold in the flour until just combined.

  4. 4

    Fill Ramekins

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

  5. 5

    Bake

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

  6. 6

    Serve

    Remove from the oven and let sit for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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