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Chocolate Lava Cake

The ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers. A rich cake on the outside with an irresistible molten center.

Photo of Chocolate Lava Cake
Prep time15 min
Cook time12 min
Servings6
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
  • 200g dark chocolate
  • 150g butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 100g sugar
  • 50g flour
  • 6 chocolate squares
Chef's tip

For an even more molten center, use high-quality 70% dark chocolate squares.

Instructions
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 410°F (210°C). Butter 6 individual ramekins.

  2. 2

    Melt the dark chocolate and butter in a double boiler.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until the mixture turns pale.

  4. 4

    Incorporate the chocolate-butter mixture, then gently fold in the flour.

  5. 5

    Pour half of the batter into the ramekins. Place a chocolate square in the center of each.

  6. 6

    Cover with the rest of the batter.

  7. 7

    Bake for 12-14 minutes. The center should remain jiggly.

  8. 8

    Serve warm, possibly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.