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Chocolate Lava Cake recipe on a serving plate with a dolop of whipped cream and strawberry

Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Grab a fork and scoop into a warm, gooey chocolate explosion, flowing like a sweet waterfall! Today’s chocolate lava cake is all about richness and yum!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 6 Cakes
Calories 403

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup / 175 g semi-sweet Chocolate Chopped
  • ½ cup / 115 g Butter Unsalted
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 large Egg Yolks
  • ⅓ cup / 65 g Granulated Sugar
  • ¼ tsp / 2 g Salt
  • 2 tbsp / 15 g All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp / 5 ml Vanilla Essence

For Greasing and Garnishing

  • Butter For Greasing
  • 1 tbsp / 1 tbsp Flour For Coating
  • Powdered Sugar For Garnishing
  • Fresh Strawberries Optional

Instructions

Prepare The Ramekins

  • Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit to 230 degrees Celcius.
  • Grab 6 ramekins that are 4-5 ounces each and butter them lightly. Make sure you butter every corner for a smooth release.
  • Add 2 tsp of flour to each ramekin. Give the ramekins a good shake to cover all the edges. Use a spoon to tap on the back of the ramekins to shake off any excess flour.
  • Then, set aside the ramekins for later use.

Melt Chocolate and Butter

  • Take a cooking pot, fill it up with about 1½ inches of water, and put it on the stove over medium heat.
  • Grab 6 oz of bittersweet chocolate and chop them into small, uniform pieces.
  • Transfer the chopped chocolate pieces into a glass bowl.
  • Add ½ cup of unsalted butter to the chocolate.
  • Reduce the pot’s heat to keep the water simmering, not boiling.
  • Place the glass bowl over the pot, ensuring it doesn’t touch the water(it’s called double boiler method). Stir occasionally until the mixture is fully melted.
  • Once the chocolate and butter have melted, remove the bowl from the heat and set it aside to cool.

Prepare The Cake Batter

  • Take a large mixing bowl and crack 2 large room-temperature eggs into it.
  • Add 2 large egg yolks for added richness.
  • Pour 1/3 cup of granulated sugar and 1/4 tsp of salt over the eggs.
  • Use a hand mixer to beat the mixture on medium speed until it becomes thicker and pale yellow in color.
  • Pour the chocolate butter mixture you prepared earlier into the mixing bowl.
  • Place a small sieve over the mixing bowl and sift 2 tbsp of all-purpose flour into the cake batter. Stir continuously as you sift the flour to make sure there’s no lump.

Bake The Lava Cakes

  • Grab the ramekins you prepared earlier and distribute the cake batter evenly among them. Be careful not to spill the batter while distributing.
  • Bake the lava cakes in the oven at 230 degrees Celcius (450 degrees Fahrenheit) for 6-8 minutes.

Garnish, Serve and Enjoy!

  • Once baked, let the ramekins cool for 1 minute.
  • Take a dessert plate, place it over the top of a ramekin, and invert it to release the lava cake.
  • Sprinkle powdered sugar on top of the cakes and serve warm with a side of fresh strawberries.
  • Enjoy delicious chocolate lava cakes with your favorite toppings!