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Easy Chocolate Lava Cake for a Restaurant-Style Dessert at Home
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Easy Chocolate Lava Cake for a Restaurant-Style Dessert at Home

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.