Mini Chocolate Lava Cakes (Printable)

Rich mini chocolate cakes with molten centers baked individually in ramekins for a delightful dessert.

# What You Need:

→ Chocolate Mixture

01 - 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
02 - 6 tbsp unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing

→ Batter

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

→ For Serving (optional)

09 - Powdered sugar, for dusting
10 - Fresh berries
11 - Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Generously butter four 6-oz ramekins and dust with cocoa powder or flour, tapping out excess.
02 - Melt chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth; remove and let cool slightly.
03 - Whisk eggs, yolks, sugar, and vanilla in a medium bowl until pale and thickened, about 2 minutes.
04 - Pour melted chocolate mixture into egg mixture and whisk to combine.
05 - Sift flour and salt into batter; fold gently until just combined without overmixing.
06 - Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake 11 to 13 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft and slightly jiggly.
08 - Allow cakes to cool for 1 minute; run a knife around edges to loosen, then invert onto plates or serve in ramekins.
09 - Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately, optionally accompanied by fresh berries and vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Rich molten chocolate center
  • Easy individual servings
02 -
  • Use bittersweet chocolate (60 70% cacao) for richer flavor
  • Batter can be refrigerated for 1 day before baking bring to room temperature first
03 -
  • Dust ramekins lightly with cocoa powder instead of flour for more chocolate flavor
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the molten center Texture changes as it cools
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