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Chocolate Lava Cake

Irresistible Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe Bliss

This irresistible chocolate lava cake is rich, gooey, and decadently indulgent with a molten center that flows like pure chocolate bliss. Perfect for romantic dinners, celebrations, or whenever a deep chocolate craving hits. Surprisingly easy to make with simple pantry ingredients yet delivers a restaurant-style dessert experience at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French-Inspired
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g dark chocolate
  • 100 g unsalted butter
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 60 g granulated sugar
  • 30 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Butter for greasing ramekins
  • Cocoa powder for dusting

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F) and grease ramekins with butter then dust with cocoa powder.
  2. Melt dark chocolate and butter together until smooth and glossy.
  3. Whisk whole eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
  4. Fold melted chocolate mixture and vanilla into egg mixture gently.
  5. Sift in flour and salt and fold just until combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly into prepared ramekins.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
  8. Rest cakes for 1 minute then carefully invert onto plates.
  9. Serve immediately while centers are molten and warm.

Notes

Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor and molten texture.
Do not overbake or the lava center will set.
You can prepare batter ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
Serve with vanilla ice cream or berries for contrast.
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