Chocolate Lava Cake
A rich and indulgent chocolate cake with a soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture and a gooey center.
Ready in
1 hr 31 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
16 min
Total
1 hr 31 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
420
Mixing bowl
Whisk
Saucepan
Baking pan
Quantities adjust from the original 4 servings. Fixed items stay unchanged.
Batter
- 1
Melt the chocolate
5 min1Melt the chocolate
5 minMelt the dark chocolate with the butter using a double boiler until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Do not overheat the chocolate to keep it smooth and glossy.
- 2
Whisk eggs and sugar
5 min2Whisk eggs and sugar
5 minIn a bowl, whisk the eggs with the brown sugar until pale and fluffy.
Whisk well to incorporate air for a lighter texture.
- 3
Combine the batter
5 min3Combine the batter
5 minAdd the melted chocolate mixture and mix well. Fold in the flour and salt until smooth.
Do not overmix after adding the flour.
- 4
Bake
16 min4Bake
16 minPour the batter into a lined baking pan and bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 16 minutes.
Slightly underbake for a gooey center.
- 5
Cool
1 hr5Cool
1 hrLet cool for about 1 hour before removing for the perfect texture.
Cooling helps the structure set while keeping the center soft.
Tips
- Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
- Do not overbake to keep the center molten.
- Serve warm for the best texture.
- Calories
- 420
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