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Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

This Chocolate Lava Cake is the ultimate easy, indulgent dessert! With a rich, molten chocolate center and a perfectly soft cake exterior, it’s a foolproof way to impress your family (or just treat yourself). Made with simple ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes, this Easy Lava Cake Recipe is perfect for date nights, special occasions, or just because you need chocolate.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick
  • 4 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • A pinch of salt
  • Powdered sugar
  • berries optional, for garnish

Method
 

Preheat & Prep
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
  2. Grease 4 ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
Melt the Chocolate
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate in 20-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
Mix the Eggs & Sugar
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until slightly frothy.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Stir the melted chocolate into the egg mixture.
  2. Gently fold in flour and salt until just combined.
Bake
  1. Divide the batter evenly into ramekins.
  2. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
Serve Immediately
  1. Let cakes sit for 1 minute, then carefully run a knife around the edges.
  2. Flip onto a plate, dust with powdered sugar, and serve with berries or ice cream.

Notes

  • Don’t overbake! The center should still be gooey.
  • Make ahead – Prep the batter and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
  • No ramekins? Use muffin tins—just check at 9 minutes for doneness.