🍫 Chocolate Lava Cake

⏱ Time

Prep: 10 minutes
Bake: 10–12 minutes
Serves: 2–4 (depending on ramekin size)

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🛒 Ingredients

• 115g (½ cup) unsalted butter

• 115g (4 oz) dark chocolate (60–70%)

• 2 whole eggs

• 2 egg yolks

• ¼ cup (50g) sugar

• 2 tablespoons flour

• Pinch of salt

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat & Prep

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Grease 2–4 ramekins and lightly dust with cocoa powder.

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2️⃣ Melt Chocolate

Melt butter and chocolate together (microwave in short bursts or use a double boiler). Stir until smooth.

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3️⃣ Mix Eggs

Whisk eggs, yolks, and sugar until slightly thick and pale.

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4️⃣ Combine

Gently fold melted chocolate into egg mixture.
Add flour, salt, and vanilla. Mix just until combined.

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5️⃣ Bake

Divide into ramekins.
Bake 10–12 minutes — edges should be set, center still soft.

⚠️ Do not overbake or the center won’t be molten.

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6️⃣ Serve

Let rest 1 minute, run a knife around edges, invert onto plate.

Serve with:

• 🍨 Vanilla ice cream

• 🍓 Fresh raspberries

• 🌿 Mint

• Light dusting of powdered sugar

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🔥 Pro Tips

• Chill filled ramekins 10 minutes before baking for an even gooier center.

• Add a cube of chocolate in the center before baking for extra lava.

• You can prepare the batter ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

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🍽 Texture Guide

• 9–10 minutes → very runny center

• 11–12 minutes → thick molten center

• 13+ minutes → more like fudgy cake