Mini Chocolate Lava Cakes (Printable)

Rich individual chocolate cakes with warm, molten centers, perfect for elegant or cozy indulgence.

# What You'll 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 the oven to 425°F. Grease six 6-ounce ramekins with butter and lightly dust with flour, tapping out excess.
02 - In a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, melt chocolate and butter together, stirring until smooth; remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla extract until pale and thick, about 2 minutes.
04 - Gently fold melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until evenly combined.
05 - Sift flour and salt into the mixture and fold gently until just incorporated; avoid overmixing.
06 - Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins placed on a baking sheet.
07 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft and slightly jiggly.
08 - Allow cakes to rest for one minute, run a thin knife around edges, invert onto plates, and serve immediately; dust with powdered sugar and accompany with fresh berries or ice cream if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Decadent individual chocolate cakes
  • Warm gooey molten center
02 -
  • Use high-quality chocolate 70% cocoa or higher for deeper flavor
  • Cakes can be prepared ahead and refrigerated; increase baking time if baking from cold
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep cakes tender
  • Serve immediately for best molten center experience
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