Chocolate Lava Cake (Molten Chocolate Cake) – Learn how to make the best chocolate lava cake with a gooey molten center. Easy step-by-step recipe, ready in 20 minutes. Perfect luxury dessert!
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
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100 g dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa)
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100 g unsalted butter
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2 whole eggs
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2 egg yolks
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½ cup icing sugar (powdered sugar)
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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Butter and cocoa powder (for greasing ramekins)
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven.
Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
Grease 4 small ramekins with butter and dust lightly with cocoa powder. Tap out extra.
Step 2: Melt Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl:
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Add chocolate and butter.
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Melt using double boiler or microwave (20 sec intervals)
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Stir until smooth and glossy
Let cool slightly (not hot).
Step 3: Whisk Eggs
In another bowl:
Whisk 2 eggs + 2 yolks
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Add icing sugar
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Whisk until pale and slightly thick
Step 4: Combine
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Pour the melted chocolate into the egg mixture gradually.
Add salt and vanilla.
Gently fold
Add flour and sift.
Fold until smooth, being careful not to overmix.
Step 5: Bake
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Pour batter into ramekins (¾ full)
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Bake for 10–12 minutes
Edges should be firm. The center should be slightly soft.
Step 6: Serve Immediately
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Rest 1 minute
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Run the knife around the edge.
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Flip onto a plate.
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Dust with icing sugar
Cut open and… BOOM. Molten chocolate lava 😍
🍓 Serving Ideas
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Vanilla ice cream
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Fresh strawberries
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Whipped cream
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Chocolate drizzle
Hot + cold combo = next level.
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