Jul 14 2026
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Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by the Wet Spot Bar and Grill
Time40m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

For Serving

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking.

  2. 2

    Prepare Ramekins

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

Mixing the Batter

  1. 3

    Melt the Butter

    In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat and remove from heat once fully melted.

  2. 4

    Combine Dry Ingredients

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

  3. 5

    Whisk Eggs

    In a mixing bowl, whisk the large eggs and egg yolks together until they are light and frothy.

  4. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    Gradually add the melted butter to the egg mixture while continuously whisking. Then, fold in the dry ingredients and vanilla extract until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Baking

  1. 7

    Fill Ramekins

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

  2. 8

    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 soft.

  3. 9

    Cool Slightly

    Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute before inverting onto plates.

Serving

  1. 10

    Dust with Powdered Sugar

    Dust the tops of the inverted cakes with powdered sugar.

  2. 11

    Add Ice Cream

    Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.

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