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Chocolate lava cake with berries and molten center
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Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes

Individual cakes with a flowing chocolate center — bakery drama made with pantry staples in under 30 minutes.

Prep
15m
Cook
12m
Total
27m
Serves
4

Ingredients

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Nutrition

Calories
410
Protein
7g
Carbs
28g
Fat
32g

Estimates per serving.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Butter and cocoa-dust four ramekins.

  2. 2

    Melt chocolate and butter together until smooth; cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Whisk eggs, yolks, and sugar until pale and thick.

  4. 4

    Fold in chocolate mixture, then flour and salt until just combined.

  5. 5

    Divide among ramekins and bake 11–12 minutes until edges are set but centers jiggle.

Chef tips

  • Bake just until the top looks matte — overbaking kills the lava.
  • Ramekins can be filled and chilled up to 4 hours ahead.

Watch the cook-along

Follow along with the full technique on video.