Chocolate Lava Cake
An indulgent dessert with a warm chocolate cake exterior and a molten chocolate center. Perfect for special occasions and guaranteed to impress your guests.
Maria Gonzalez
Mediterranean, Latin American, Spanish
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 14 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- Butter and cocoa powder for ramekins
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
- Butter four 6-oz ramekins and dust with cocoa powder
- Melt chocolate and butter in double boiler until smooth
- Whisk together eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until thick and pale
- Fold melted chocolate into egg mixture
- Gently fold in flour and salt until just combined
- Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are firm but centers jiggle slightly
- Let cool for 1 minute, then run knife around edges and invert onto plates
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with ice cream
About the Chef
Maria Gonzalez
Maria is a professional chef with over 15 years of experience in Mediterranean and Latin American cuisine. She has worked in renowned restaurants across Spain and Mexico, and now shares her passion for authentic flavors through her recipes.
Specialties: Mediterranean, Latin American, Spanish