Molten Chocolate Lava Cake – Decadent & Delicious
This molten chocolate lava cake has a soft, cakey edge and a rich, gooey center that flows out like warm fudge. A decadent dessert perfect for special occasions or weeknight indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 lava cakes 1x
Ingredients
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4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
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2 large eggs
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2 egg yolks
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¼ cup sugar
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Butter and cocoa-dust 4 ramekins.
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Melt chocolate and butter together, stirring until smooth.
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Whisk eggs, yolks, and sugar until light. Stir in chocolate mixture.
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Fold in flour, vanilla, and salt.
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Pour batter into ramekins.
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Bake 11–13 minutes, until edges are firm but center is soft.
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Cool 1 min, invert onto plates, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate. Don’t overbake. Make ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Great with ice cream or berries.