Molten Lava Cake Recipe
This Molten Lava Cake Recipe is rich, gooey, and incredibly easy to make at home! With a molten chocolate center and soft, airy cake, it’s the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 6 oz high-quality dark or semisweet chocolate Ghirardelli or Guittard recommended
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or almond flour for a Gluten Free Lava Cake Recipe
- ½ tsp vanilla extract optional
- Cocoa powder and butter for greasing ramekins
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 425°F. Butter six ramekins and dust with cocoa powder.
- Melt Chocolate & Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter in 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Whip Eggs & Sugar: In another bowl, beat eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until thick and pale. This helps create the cake’s structure.
- Combine Mixtures: Slowly whisk the melted chocolate into the egg mixture. Fold in flour and vanilla extract gently, without overmixing.
- Fill & Bake: Divide batter into ramekins, filling about ⅔ full. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set, but the center is slightly wobbly.
- Rest & Serve: Let cakes rest for 2-3 minutes before loosening edges with a knife. Carefully invert onto plates. Serve warm with ice cream or berries.
Notes
- For Gluten Free Lava Cake Recipe: Substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or a 1:1 gluten-free blend.
- Alternative Baking Method: If using a muffin tin, reduce baking time by 2 minutes.
- Make-Ahead Tip: Batter can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Bake directly from the fridge with an extra minute of bake time.
- Serving Suggestion: Pair with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh berries for the ultimate dessert experience.