Dark Chocolate Lava Cakes (Printable)

Rich dark chocolate cakes with a molten cocoa center, perfect for cozy evenings and a sweet homemade treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 - ½ cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
08 - ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
09 - ¼ tsp fine sea salt

→ For Serving (optional)

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

# How to Prepare:

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 in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in cocoa powder.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla until thick and pale.
04 - Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture 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 11–13 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
08 - Let cool for 1 minute, run a thin knife around edges, invert onto plates, dust with powdered sugar, and serve immediately with ice cream or whipped cream and berries if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Decadent rich dark chocolate flavor
  • Perfect for cozy evenings and sweet home desserts
02 -
  • Do not overbake to maintain molten center
  • Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor
03 -
  • Press chocolate chips into batter for gooier center
  • Butter ramekins generously to prevent sticking
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