Mini Chocolate Lava Cakes (Printable Version)

Decadent individual chocolate cakes with warm molten centers, ideal for an elegant dessert or treat.

# What You Need:

→ Chocolate Mixture

01 - 4.25 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, roughly chopped
02 - 7 tbsp unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing

→ Batter

03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 2 large egg yolks
05 - scant 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
07 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

→ For Serving (optional)

09 - Powdered sugar, for dusting
10 - Fresh berries or vanilla ice cream

# How-to Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Butter six 6-oz ramekins and lightly dust with flour, tapping out excess.
02 - In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, melt chocolate and butter, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
03 - Whisk eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until pale and thick, about 2 minutes.
04 - Gently fold melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until combined.
05 - Sift in flour and salt, folding gently until just incorporated without overmixing.
06 - Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins and place them on a baking sheet.
07 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft and slightly jiggly.
08 - Let rest 1 minute. Run a thin knife around edges, invert onto plates, dust with powdered sugar, and serve immediately with berries or ice cream if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • Use high-quality chocolate for richer flavor.
  • Adjust baking time if using refrigerated batter to avoid undercooked centers.
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep centers molten.
  • Use room temperature eggs for better mixing and texture.
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