Oh yes 😄 — Chocolate Lava Cake is one of those desserts that look fancy but are super easy to make at home. Here’s a foolproof recipe:
🍫 Chocolate Lava Cake
Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
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½ cup (115g) unsalted butter
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4 oz (115g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate
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½ cup powdered sugar
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2 whole eggs
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2 egg yolks
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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Pinch of salt
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Butter + cocoa powder for greasing ramekins
Optional toppings: ice cream, berries, whipped cream, chocolate drizzle
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Grease 2–4 ramekins with butter and dust lightly with cocoa powder.
2️⃣ Melt chocolate and butter together:
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Microwave in 20-second intervals or use a double boiler. Stir until smooth.
3️⃣ Mix eggs and sugar:
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In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, powdered sugar, and vanilla until combined.
4️⃣ Combine:
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Slowly mix the melted chocolate-butter into the eggs.
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Gently fold in flour and salt until just combined.
5️⃣ Pour into ramekins about ¾ full.
6️⃣ Bake:
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12–14 minutes for small ramekins (check at 12).
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Edges should be set, center still slightly jiggly.
7️⃣ Serve immediately:
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Run a knife around edges, invert onto plate.
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Add ice cream or berries for extra indulgence.
💡 Pro Tips
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Don’t overbake — lava center is the magic!
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Can make batter ahead and refrigerate; bake right before serving.
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Mini chocolate chips in the center can create extra gooey pockets.
If you want, I can also give a microwave version that’s done in 2–3 minutes — same lava effect, zero oven needed.