Back to RecipesChocolate Lava Cake (Individual)
The restaurant classic made at home — individual dark chocolate cakes with a warm, flowing molten center. Made in 20 minutes with 6 ingredients. The most impressive dessert per unit of effort.
Total Time
27 min
Servings
4
Cuisine
French
Rating
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
12 min
Total Time
27 min
Ingredients
- 200g dark chocolate (70%), chopped
- 150g unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 4 egg yolks
- 100g powdered sugar
- 60g flour
- Pinch of salt
- Butter and cocoa for ramekins
- Vanilla ice cream to serve
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Butter and cocoa 4 ramekins.
- 2
Melt chocolate and butter together. Cool slightly.
- 3
Whisk eggs, yolks, and sugar until pale.
- 4
Fold chocolate into egg mixture. Fold in flour and salt.
- 5
Divide into ramekins. Refrigerate up to 24 hours (or bake immediately).
- 6
Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are set but center is still soft.
- 7
Invert onto plates immediately. Serve with ice cream.
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