Easy Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Chocolate lava cake is the ultimate dessert — a warm, fudgy chocolate cake with a molten, flowing center. It looks fancy but takes just 30 minutes and minimal ingredients.

Ingredients (serves 4): 4 oz dark chocolate (70%+), 4 tbsp butter, 2 eggs, 2 egg yolks, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tbsp flour, pinch of salt, cocoa powder for dusting.

Step 1 — Prep: Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Grease 4 ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder. Tap out any excess.

Step 2 — Melt Chocolate: Melt the chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler) or in 30-second microwave bursts, stirring between each. Let cool slightly.

Step 3 — Egg Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until pale and thick (about 2 minutes).

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Step 3 — Egg Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until pale and thick (about 2 minutes).

Step 4 — Combine: Pour the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and fold gently. Add flour and salt and fold until just combined — don't overmix.

Step 5 — Bake: Pour batter into prepared ramekins. Bake for exactly 12 minutes. The edges should be set but the center should still wobble slightly.

Step 6 — Serve Immediately: Run a knife around the edge and immediately invert onto a plate. The lava will flow for about 30 seconds before the cake sets. Serve with vanilla ice cream.