Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTORO Japanese SushiChocolate 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

Serving Ingredients

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 2

    Prepare Ramekins

    Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour to prevent sticking.

  3. 3

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

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

  4. 4

    Mix Ingredients

    Add the powdered sugar to the chocolate mixture and stir until well combined. Then add the eggs, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth.

  5. 5

    Fold in Flour

    Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

  6. 6

    Fill Ramekins

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

  7. 7

    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.

  8. 8

    Rest and Serve

    Remove from oven and let the cakes rest for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and let sit for 10 seconds before lifting off. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh berries if desired.

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