This recipe is for a deliciously rich and molten chocolate cake, perfect for a quick yet impressive dessert.
Total Time
31 mins
Ratings
4.9 from 12 votes
Difficulty:
Beginner
Servings:
3
Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with this lava cake! A delicate, cakey exterior gives way to a rich, molten center that oozes with warm, velvety chocolate. Perfectly decadent and irresistibly delicious ideal for any chocolate lover's dream dessert!
Ingredients
170g cocoa drops
115g butter
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
50g sugar
20g flour
Powdered sugar
Instructions
1
Prepare the RamekinsPreheat the oven to 220°C. Grease four ramekins with butter and dust them with flour.
2
Melt the Chocolate and ButterMelt the chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water (au bain-marie).
3
Whisk the Eggs and SugarIn a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until the mixture is light and thick.
4
Combine IngredientsGently fold the melted chocolate into the egg mixture, followed by the flour.
5
Bake the CakesDivide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are firm but the centers remain soft.
6
ServeLet the cakes cool for 1 minute, then carefully turn them out onto plates. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.