Mini Chocolate Lava Cakes (Printable)

Rich individual chocolate cakes with warm, molten centers perfect for an indulgent sweet finish.

# 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-oz ramekins with butter and lightly dust with flour, tapping out excess.
02 - Place chopped chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water and stir until smooth. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
03 - Whisk eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until pale and thick, about 2 minutes.
04 - Gently fold melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until combined.
05 - Sift flour and salt into the mixture and fold gently until just incorporated without 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 - Let cakes rest for 1 minute, run a thin knife around edges, invert onto plates, and serve immediately. Dust with powdered sugar and add berries or ice cream if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Rich chocolate flavor with a molten center
  • Perfect for elegant desserts or comfort treats
02 -
  • Use high-quality chocolate (70% cocoa or higher) for a deeper chocolate flavor
  • Cakes can be refrigerated before baking; add extra baking time if baking from cold
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cakes tender
  • Invert ramekins carefully to keep the cakes intact
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