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Easy Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe for a Gooey Center

A perfect chocolate lava cake cut open, revealing a rich, molten center oozing onto a white plate.
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Make this easy chocolate lava cake recipe for a decadent dessert with a perfectly molten center. It is surprisingly simple and ideal for date nights or impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 4 ounces unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • Butter and cocoa powder for ramekins

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly butter four 6-ounce ramekins. Dust the inside of each ramekin with cocoa powder, tapping out any excess. Place the prepared ramekins on a baking sheet.
  2. Place the chopped chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (or use a microwave in short bursts). Stir until the mixture is completely smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  4. Gently whisk the slightly cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until just combined.
  5. Sift the flour and salt over the chocolate mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the four prepared ramekins.
  7. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes. The edges should look set, but the center should still appear soft and jiggly. This timing is key for the molten center.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for exactly 1 minute. Carefully run a thin knife around the edge of each cake. Invert each cake onto a small serving plate.
  9. Serve immediately while warm with ice cream or fresh berries for a rich chocolate indulgence.

Notes

  • For a Nutella lava cake variation, substitute 2 tablespoons of the chopped chocolate with 2 tablespoons of Nutella, mixing it in with the melted chocolate and butter.
  • To achieve bakery style results, do not open the oven door while the cakes are baking.
  • If you prefer a slightly firmer center, bake for an additional minute.

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