Description
Molten chocolate lava cake is a rich and elegant dessert with a soft chocolate cake exterior and a warm, gooey center. This quick recipe is perfect for date nights, small gatherings, or satisfying a chocolate craving.
Ingredients
100 grams dark chocolate
100 grams unsalted butter
2 large eggs
2 egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
Butter for greasing
Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease 4 ramekins with butter and dust lightly with cocoa powder.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until thick and pale.
- Gently mix the melted chocolate into the egg mixture. Stir in the vanilla extract, flour, and salt until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Let the cakes rest for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto serving plates.
- Serve immediately while warm so the centers stay molten.
Notes
Add a spoonful of peanut butter, caramel, or hazelnut spread in the center before baking for a surprise filling.
Use high-quality dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
A pinch of espresso powder can deepen the chocolate taste.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat gently in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.
Serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, berries, or powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lava cake
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
