Rich, gooey molten chocolate cake ready in 20 minutes flat. This recipe has been tested and loved by home cooks — scroll down for the full ingredient list and step-by-step instructions, or hit “Jump to Recipe” to go straight there.
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Chocolate Lava Cake
Rich, gooey molten chocolate cake ready in 20 minutes flat.
Ingredients
Servings:
4
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- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F) and butter 4 ramekins.
- Melt chocolate and butter together.
- Whisk eggs, yolks and sugar until pale, then fold into chocolate.
- Fold in flour until just combined.
- Divide between ramekins and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let stand 1 minute, then invert onto plates and serve immediately.
390
Calories
6g
Protein
30g
Carbs
27g
Fat
Recipe Notes
The centers should still jiggle slightly when you take them out — that's the molten core.
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