Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

French · Dessert · 24 min total

A rich, decadent chocolate dessert with a molten center that flows out when you cut into it. This recipe is foolproof and ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

• 6 oz (170g) semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 3 large eggs
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Pinch of salt
• Butter and cocoa powder for greasing ramekins

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Butter four 6-oz ramekins and dust with cocoa powder, tapping out excess.
2. Melt chocolate and butter together in a double boiler or microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until thick and pale, about 2 minutes.
4. Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until combined.
5. Sift flour and salt over the batter and fold gently until just incorporated.
6. Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins (about 1/2 cup each). Place on a baking sheet.
7. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly. Let cool 1 minute, then run a knife around edges and invert onto plates. Serve immediately.

Tips

• For best results, use high-quality chocolate (60-70% cocoa).
• Cakes can be refrigerated before baking; add 1-2 minutes to bake time.
• Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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