The Dessert That Wows – Gooey in the Middle, Crisp on the Edges
Chocolate lava cake isn’t just delicious — it’s impressive. When you cut into it and that warm chocolate flows out… pure dessert magic.
The best part? It looks fancy but is super easy to make. No mixer, no fancy tools, and just a handful of basic ingredients. You’ll go from “hmm, I feel like something chocolatey” to “omg I just made lava cake!” in 20 minutes flat.
Ingredients (Serves 2–4)-
100g dark chocolate (70% cocoa recommended)
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80g unsalted butter
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2 eggs
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2 tbsp caster sugar
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour (sifted)
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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Optional: icing sugar for dusting, vanilla ice cream to serve
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Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F).
Grease 2–4 ramekins with butter and dust with a little flour to prevent sticking. -
Melt chocolate and butter:
Use a microwave or double boiler to melt. Stir until smooth. Let it cool slightly. -
Whisk eggs and sugar:
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla until slightly frothy (a hand whisk is fine). Pour in the melted chocolate mix and stir well. -
Add dry ingredients:
Sift in the flour and salt. Gently fold until just combined — don’t overmix. -
Pour and bake:
Divide the batter into the ramekins, filling about ¾ full. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is still soft. -
Serve immediately:
Invert onto a plate, dust with icing sugar, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and enjoy the chocolatey molten flow!
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Make it richer: Add 1 tsp espresso powder to the melted chocolate.
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Lighter version: Use a mix of milk and dark chocolate.
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Bake in advance: You can prep the batter ahead and chill. Just bake directly from the fridge (add 1–2 mins extra).
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Want to go fancy? Serve with fresh berries and a mint leaf!
Tried it out? I’d love to see your results!
