Dark Chocolate Lava Cakes (Printable)

Rich dark chocolate cakes with molten centers, ideal for warm, indulgent dessert moments.

# What You Need:

→ Chocolate Base

01 - 3.5 oz high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
02 - 7 tbsp unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
03 - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

→ Batter

04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 2 large egg yolks
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
08 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
09 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

→ For Serving (optional)

10 - Powdered sugar, for dusting
11 - Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
12 - Fresh berries

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Generously butter four 6-oz ramekins and dust with cocoa powder, tapping out excess.
02 - Melt dark chocolate and butter together using a double boiler, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in cocoa powder.
03 - Whisk eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla extract until thick and pale.
04 - Fold melted chocolate mixture gently into the egg mixture until just combined.
05 - Sift flour and salt over the batter and fold in until smooth and glossy.
06 - Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins.
07 - Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft. Avoid overbaking.
08 - Let cool for 1 minute, run a thin knife around edges, and invert onto serving plates.
09 - Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream and fresh berries if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Decadent rich dark chocolate lava cakes
  • Perfect for cozy evenings and sweet home desserts
02 -
  • Do not overbake to maintain the molten center
  • Use high-quality dark chocolate for best flavor
03 -
  • Press chocolate chips into batter for extra molten chocolate
  • Grease ramekins well and dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking
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