Jun 08 2026
RestaurantsThe Hutton Restaurant and BarChocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center, served with vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Baking Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 2

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semisweet chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth.

  3. 3

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until well combined. Add the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth. Gently fold in the flour until just combined.

  4. 4

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

  6. 6

    Cool and Serve

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

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