Mini Chocolate Lava Cakes

Decadent individual chocolate cakes with a warm, gooey molten center — perfect for an elegant dessert or a comforting treat.

This dessert is always a hit when I make it for friends and family, bringing smiles to every table.

Ingredients

• Chocolate Mixture: 120 g (4.25 oz) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, roughly chopped, 100 g (7 tbsp) unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
• Batter: 2 large eggs, 2 large egg yolks, 90 g (scant 1/2 cup) granulated sugar, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, 40 g (1/3 cup) all-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
• For Serving (optional): Powdered sugar, for dusting, Fresh berries or vanilla ice cream

Instructions

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Preheat Oven:

Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Grease six 6-oz ramekins with butter and lightly dust with flour, tapping out the excess.

Melt Chocolate:

In a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt the chocolate and butter together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Mix Eggs:

In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla until pale and thick, about 2 minutes.

Combine Mixtures:

Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until combined.

Add Dry Ingredients:

Sift in the flour and salt, and fold gently until just incorporated do not overmix.

Portion Batter:

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins. Place ramekins on a baking sheet.

Bake:

Bake for 1113 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft and slightly jiggly.

Rest and Serve:

Let rest for 1 minute. Run a thin knife around the edges, invert onto plates, and serve immediately. Dust with powdered sugar and add berries or ice cream if desired.

Easily spray or drizzle oil for roasting vegetables, air frying, sautéing, and dressing salads with controlled coverage.

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Easily spray or drizzle oil for roasting vegetables, air frying, sautéing, and dressing salads with controlled coverage.

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My family loves gathering around these cakes, sharing stories and enjoying every warm bite together.

Notes

For a flavored twist add a pinch of espresso powder or a splash of orange liqueur to the batter. Serve with fresh mint whipped cream or caramel sauce for extra indulgence.

Required Tools

6 ramekins (6 oz each), Heatproof mixing bowls, Whisk, Rubber spatula, Baking sheet

Allergen Information

Contains eggs milk (butter) and gluten (wheat flour). May contain traces of nuts if chocolate is processed in facilities handling nuts. Always check ingredient labels for hidden allergens.

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These mini lava cakes are the perfect blend of elegance and comfort that will impress any guest.