Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe ParlorChocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by The Parlor
Time30m
Serves4

Warm Molten Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce

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Ingredients

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Cake

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and prepare four ramekins by greasing them with butter and dusting with flour.

  2. 2

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

    In a heatproof bowl, combine dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth. Let cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until light and fluffy. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract.

  4. 4

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the chocolate mixture, folding gently until just combined.

  5. 5

    Fill Ramekins

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

  6. 6

    Bake

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

  7. 7

    Serve

    Allow to cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.

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