Molten Chocolate Lava Cake

Dark chocolate cakes with a flowing center, finished with fresh raspberries.

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The Recipe

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

12 mins

Total Time

27 min

Servings

Ingredients

4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 large eggs + 2 yolks
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Pinch of sea salt
1 cup fresh raspberries
Powdered sugar, to dust

Instructions

0 of 5 steps complete

1Preheat oven to 425°F; butter and cocoa-dust four 6 oz ramekins.
2Melt chocolate and butter together until smooth.
3Whisk eggs, yolks and sugar until pale, then fold in chocolate, flour and salt.
4Divide among ramekins and bake 11–12 minutes until edges set.
5Rest 1 minute, invert onto plates, dust with sugar and top with raspberries.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated totals for the entire recipe · 4 servings

Calories: 1,991 kcal
Protein: 29.6 g
Carbs: 147.5 g
Fat: 145.2 g
Fiber: 7.6 g

Approximate ingredient-based values, not verified nutritional analysis. Brands, substitutions and cooking methods affect results. Per-serving nutrition stays the same when portions scale proportionally.

Partial estimate · excludes 2 unmeasured or unmatched ingredients

Pinch of sea salt
Powdered sugar, to dust

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