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This Chocolate Lava Cake is the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers! With its rich, molten center and tender cake exterior, every spoonful is a decadent experience. The warm, flowing chocolate contrasts perfectly with the soft cake, creating an indulgent treat that’s perfect for special occasions or an easy dessert when you want to impress. Serve it with a scoop of ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar for the perfect finishing touch.
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Chocolate Lava Cake

Whether you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or simply treating yourself, Decadent Chocolate Lava Cake is the way to go. Its warm, gooey center combined with a soft, cakey exterior makes it a favorite among dessert lovers.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Chocolate Lava Cake
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 6 oz bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • 3/4 cup 168gr unsalted butter, cut into 1 Tablespoon pieces
  • 6 1/2 Tablespoon 62gr unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups 150gr powdered sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F. Butter six 6-ounce ramekins or six wells of a jumbo muffin pan. Place them on a baking sheet and lightly dust with flour, tapping out any excess.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring about 1 inch of water to a simmer over medium-high heat. Place the chocolate and 3/4 cup of butter into a heatproof glass bowl. Lower the heat to medium-low and set the bowl over the simmering water. Stir constantly until the chocolate and butter are fully melted. Remove the bowl from heat and let it cool for 5-10 minutes.
  • Once slightly cooled, stir in the powdered sugar and salt until the mixture is thick and well combined.
  • Add the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla, stirring until fully incorporated. It may take a bit of mixing to get everything blended smoothly.
  • Sift the flour into the mixture, then gently stir and fold until fully combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins or muffin wells, filling each about 2/3 full (approximately 1/2 cup per portion). If you're using ramekins, place them on a baking sheet before baking.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, until the edges are set but the center remains soft.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen them, then carefully invert onto dessert plates. If using a muffin pan, invert onto a cutting board or baking sheet, then transfer to individual plates.
  • Serve warm shortly after baking. If desired, garnish with ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh berries like raspberries or strawberries.