Chocolate Lava Cake
Rich, molten chocolate cake with a warm runny center. Four individual cakes baked in ramekins—ready in under 30 minutes, no special equipment required.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 324
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly butter four 6-oz ramekins.
Step 2
Combine butter and chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
Step 3
Whisk eggs and sugar in a bowl until pale and thick, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Fold chocolate mixture into eggs until just combined. Fold in flour, salt, and vanilla.
Step 5
Divide batter evenly among ramekins. Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are set but center still jiggles when gently shaken.
Step 6
Let cakes rest for 30 seconds. Run a thin knife around the edge of each ramekin, then invert onto a plate.
Step 7
Serve immediately while still warm. Chocolate will ooze from the center.
Tools you’ll need
- four 6-oz ramekins
- microwave-safe bowl
- whisk
- rubber spatula
- thin knife
- oven
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