Recipes Woodfire Rockford Chocolate Lava Cake

Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

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Nov 17 2025

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30m

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Serves 4

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Make Chocolate Lava Cake in just 30m. Warm chocolate cake with a gooey chocolate center.

Preparation

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins with butter or non-stick spray.

2. Melt the Chocolate and Butter

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

3. Mix Dry Ingredients

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

4. Combine Ingredients

In the bowl with melted chocolate and butter, add the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.

5. Fill Ramekins

Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 2/3 full to allow space for rising.

Baking

6. Bake

Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center remains soft.

7. Cool Slightly

Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for about 1 minute.

Serving

8. Serve

Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

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