Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsTun Tavern Restaurant & BreweryChocolate 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

    Prepare the Oven and Ramekins

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

  2. 2

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

    In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and dark chocolate together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.

  3. 3

    Mix in Sugar and Eggs

    Add granulated sugar to the chocolate mixture and stir until combined. Whisk in the eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

  4. 4

    Add Dry Ingredients

    Gently fold in the flour and a pinch of salt until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

  5. 5

    Fill Ramekins

    Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.

  6. 6

    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.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then invert each ramekin onto a plate. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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