🍫 Classic Lava Cake Recipe
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
🧾 Ingredients:
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1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
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6 oz (170g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
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2 large eggs
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2 egg yolks
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1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
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1/8 tsp salt
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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Butter and cocoa powder (for greasing ramekins)
🥣 Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Butter four 6 oz ramekins and dust with cocoa powder (prevents sticking).
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Melt butter and chocolate together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (or microwave in 30-sec intervals). Stir until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, yolks, sugar, and salt until thick and pale.
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Fold the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, then gently fold in the flour until just combined.
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Divide batter evenly among ramekins. Place them on a baking sheet.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
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Let sit 1 minute, then invert each ramekin onto a plate. Tap and lift carefully.
🍓 Serving Suggestions:
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Dust with powdered sugar
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Add fresh berries or mint
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Scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream