Lava cake was invented in 1987 when Jean-Georges Vongerichten accidentally underbaked chocolate cakes at his New York restaurant.
Lava Cake
Indulge in a personal chocolate lava cake that oozes rich, molten goodness with every bite! Crafted with high-quality dark chocolate and a touch of velvety butter, this dessert is a divine treat that's as fun to make as it is to eat. Get ready to impress your taste buds and your friends with this easy, show-stopping sweet!
Prep
5
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 40g butter (2.8 tbsp)
- 1 egg
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- 40g chocolate (milk or dark up to 70%, if using dark add more sugar) (1.41 oz)if using dark chocolate, add more sugar
- Optionally, a teaspoon of cocoa for color (5 ml)optional
- 10g all-purpose flour (0.08 cup)
- 20g powdered sugar (0.1 cup)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- A pinch of salt
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- 2
Mix all the ingredients together.
- 3
Bake for about 7-10 minutes, the edges should be done while the center is slightly undercooked.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Bake lava cakes at exactly 425°F (220°C) for 12-14 minutes - the high heat creates a firm exterior crust while keeping the center at 140-160°F for that molten flow.timing425°F for 12-14 minutes
- ✓Use a 70% dark chocolate ratio to butter (typically 4oz chocolate to 4 tablespoons butter) because this creates the perfect viscosity for a molten center that won't collapse or be too thick.ingredient70% chocolate ratio
- ✓Butter and flour your ramekins, then chill them for 10 minutes before filling - this prevents sticking and creates better heat conduction for even cooking.technique10 minutes chilling
- ✓Fill ramekins only 3/4 full and tap them twice on the counter to eliminate air bubbles that would create uneven texture and potentially cause collapse.technique3/4 full capacity
- ✓Test doneness by gently pressing the center - it should spring back slightly but still jiggle, indicating the center is at 140°F while edges reach 180°F.timing140°F center temp
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Prep
5
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
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Lava cake was invented in 1987 when Jean-Georges Vongerichten accidentally underbaked chocolate cakes at his New York restaurant.
Lava Cake
Indulge in a personal chocolate lava cake that oozes rich, molten goodness with every bite! Crafted with high-quality dark chocolate and a touch of velvety butter, this dessert is a divine treat that's as fun to make as it is to eat. Get ready to impress your taste buds and your friends with this easy, show-stopping sweet!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 40g butter (2.8 tbsp)
- 1 egg
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- 40g chocolate (milk or dark up to 70%, if using dark add more sugar) (1.41 oz)if using dark chocolate, add more sugar
- Optionally, a teaspoon of cocoa for color (5 ml)optional
- 10g all-purpose flour (0.08 cup)
- 20g powdered sugar (0.1 cup)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- A pinch of salt
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- 2
Mix all the ingredients together.
- 3
Bake for about 7-10 minutes, the edges should be done while the center is slightly undercooked.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Bake lava cakes at exactly 425°F (220°C) for 12-14 minutes - the high heat creates a firm exterior crust while keeping the center at 140-160°F for that molten flow.timing425°F for 12-14 minutes
- ✓Use a 70% dark chocolate ratio to butter (typically 4oz chocolate to 4 tablespoons butter) because this creates the perfect viscosity for a molten center that won't collapse or be too thick.ingredient70% chocolate ratio
- ✓Butter and flour your ramekins, then chill them for 10 minutes before filling - this prevents sticking and creates better heat conduction for even cooking.technique10 minutes chilling
- ✓Fill ramekins only 3/4 full and tap them twice on the counter to eliminate air bubbles that would create uneven texture and potentially cause collapse.technique3/4 full capacity
- ✓Test doneness by gently pressing the center - it should spring back slightly but still jiggle, indicating the center is at 140°F while edges reach 180°F.timing140°F center temp