What is the best chocolate to use?

Choose high-quality dark chocolate with around 70% cocoa content to achieve a rich and smooth molten center.

How can I prevent the cakes from overbaking?

Bake just until edges are set but centers remain soft to keep the molten texture intact.

The batter can be prepared ahead and refrigerated briefly, but bake just before serving for best results.

Dust with powdered sugar and serve with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries to enhance the flavors.

Yes, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free alternative without altering the baking time.

Decadent, rich dark chocolate lava cakes with a molten cocoa center perfect for cozy evenings and sweet home desserts.

Chocolate Base: 100 g (3.5 oz) high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa) chopped
Chocolate Base: 100 g (7 tbsp) unsalted butter plus extra for greasing
Chocolate Base: 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Batter: 2 large eggs
Batter: 2 large egg yolks
Batter: 100 g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
Batter: 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Batter: 40 g (1/3 cup) all-purpose flour
Batter: 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
For Serving (optional): Powdered sugar for dusting
For Serving (optional): Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
For Serving (optional): Fresh berries

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Step 1:: Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) Generously butter four 6-oz (180 ml) ramekins and dust with cocoa powder tapping out excess
Step 2:: In a heatproof bowl melt the dark chocolate and butter together over a saucepan of barely simmering water (double boiler method) stirring until smooth Remove from heat and whisk in cocoa powder
Step 3:: In a separate bowl whisk together eggs egg yolks sugar and vanilla extract until thick and pale
Step 4:: Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until just combined
Step 5:: Sift the flour and salt over the batter and fold in until smooth and glossy
Step 6:: Divide the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins
Step 7:: Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 11 13 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are still soft Do not overbake
Step 8:: Let cakes cool for 1 minute then run a thin knife around the edges and invert onto serving plates
Step 9:: Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream and fresh berries if desired

Quickly slice, dice, grate, and spiralize vegetables for salads, stir fries, and faster everyday meal prep.

Quickly slice, dice, grate, and spiralize vegetables for salads, stir fries, and faster everyday meal prep.

→ What is the best chocolate to use?: Choose high-quality dark chocolate with around 70% cocoa content to achieve a rich and smooth molten center.
→ How can I prevent the cakes from overbaking?: Bake just until edges are set but centers remain soft to keep the molten texture intact.
→ Can I prepare these in advance?: The batter can be prepared ahead and refrigerated briefly, but bake just before serving for best results.
→ What are good serving suggestions?: Dust with powdered sugar and serve with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries to enhance the flavors.
→ Is there a gluten-free option?: Yes, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free alternative without altering the baking time.

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