Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

This Chocolate Lava Cake recipe is a showstopper dessert that is incredibly easy to make. With a gooey, chocolatey center and a crispy exterior, it’s a dessert everyone will love.

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
3 eggs
3 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F and grease 4 ramekins with butter.
Melt butter and chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl at 15-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and powdered sugar.
Add eggs, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt to the chocolate mixture and whisk until combined.
Stir in flour mixture until just combined.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
Bake for 12-13 minutes until the edges are set but the center is still jiggly.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes.
Invert ramekins onto a plate and gently tap to release the cake.
Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.

Verdict

This Chocolate Lava Cake is a decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The moist and gooey center paired with the crispy exterior is a heavenly combination. It’s incredibly easy to make and is sure to impress your guests.

Serving Suggestions

Serve Chocolate Lava Cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Dust with powdered sugar for an extra special touch. Enjoy!