This decadent lava cake recipe is the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
How to Make Lava Cake
You'll find the step-by-step recipe below, but here's a brief overview of what you can expect:
Lava Cake Ingredients
These are the ingredients you'll need to make the this lava cake recipe:
- Chocolate: Make sure to use good quality semisweet chocolate for the most delicious results.
- Butter: A stick of butter lends richness, moisture, and flavor.
- Eggs: Three eggs add more moisture and help bind the batter together.
- Sugar: This sweet dessert calls for ⅓ cup of white sugar.
- Flour: All-purpose flour gives the batter structure.
- Cocoa powder: Cocoa powder is key to this lava cake's rich, chocolatey flavor.
- Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the flavor of the other ingredients.
How to Make Chocolate Lava Cake
Here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make the best lava cake of your life:
- Melt the chocolate and butter together using a double boiler.
- Beat the eggs and sugar together, then add the chocolate and remaining ingredients.
- Bake until the sides are set but the center is jiggly.
How to Serve Lava Cake
For a gorgeous presentation, dust these lava cakes with powdered sugar and serve them alongside bright red fruits (such as strawberries or raspberries) for a pop of color. A scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce will take things over the top.
How to Store Lava Cake
Store the cooled lava cakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. We don't recommend freezing lava cakes, as it will change the texture.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
"Great for a fast chocolate fix," says Cynthia Bunde. "Easy to follow recipe. Delicious. My teen daughter made these for us. Only changes: Used six smaller ramekins, and used the microwave to melt butter/chocolate instead of a double boiler."
"It was so easy to make and so delicious," raves one Allrecipes community member. "I prepared it just as directed and cooked it for 11 minutes. Perfection!"
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
