Jul 14 2026
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Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by The Hampton Social - Brickell Miami
Time30m
Serves4

Warm chocolate cake with molten center

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Serving Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 2

    Grease the Ramekins

    Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and lightly dust them with cocoa powder. This helps prevent sticking.

Making the Batter

  1. 3

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

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

  2. 4

    Mix Dry Ingredients

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

  3. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Once the chocolate and butter mixture is smooth, remove from the microwave and allow it to cool slightly. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture, stirring until just combined.

Baking

  1. 6

    Fill Ramekins

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

  2. 7

    Bake the Cakes

    Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft. Do not overbake.

  3. 8

    Cool and Serve

    Remove the ramekins from the oven and allow them to cool for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen the cakes. Invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently tap to release the cakes. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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