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Decadent Chocolate Lava Cake: Restaurant-Style Dessert at Home

Close-up of a perfect lava cake with molten chocolate flowing out, dusted with powdered sugar.
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Make this rich chocolate lava cake for an indulgent dessert with a warm, gooey molten center. This recipe delivers impressive, restaurant-quality results using simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 100g dark chocolate
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Grease four 6-ounce ramekins and dust them lightly with cocoa powder.
  2. Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring until completely smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolk, and powdered sugar until the mixture is light in color and slightly thickened.
  4. Gently fold the slightly cooled melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until just combined.
  5. Fold in the flour, vanilla extract, and salt until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the center must remain soft and jiggly for the molten effect.
  8. Let the cakes rest in the ramekins for exactly 1 minute.
  9. Carefully run a thin knife around the edge of each ramekin. Invert each cake onto a serving plate. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • For the best molten center, watch the baking time closely; underbaking slightly is better than overbaking.
  • Serve this decadent chocolate dessert with fresh raspberries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for contrast.
  • Dust the inverted cakes with powdered sugar just before serving for an elegant presentation.

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