Jul 14 2026
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Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by Woody's Roadside Gulfport
Time30m
Serves4

Rich chocolate cake with a molten center.

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Ingredients

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Cake Batter

Garnish (Optional)

Method

Prepare the Cake Batter

  1. 1

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

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

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until frothy. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring constantly.

  4. 4

    Combine All Ingredients

    Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.

Bake the Lava Cakes

  1. 5

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.

  2. 6

    Fill Ramekins

    Evenly divide the cake batter among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.

  3. 7

    Bake

    Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is soft.

  4. 8

    Cool and Serve

    Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a serving plate. Serve immediately with optional garnishes.

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