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    Home » Desserts » Chocolate Lava Cake For Two

    Chocolate Lava Cake For Two

    Published: Jan 14, 2020 · Modified: Apr 30, 2022 by Mélanie · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Side view of a lava cake cut in the middle with gooey chocolate. Raspberries around.
    Side view of a lava cake cut in the middle with gooey chocolate. Raspberries around. and pictures of steps.

    Chocolate lava cake is all the decadence in a bite. As you break the delicious cake, the rich chocolate comes oozing from the warm center. 

    Considered as a restaurant classic but also the perfect end to a romantic evening, this recipe is easy to prepare ahead and pop in the oven for a few minutes. I'm talking date setting, but seriously, bake it for your bestie and you or just for yourself. Because why not?!

    Ready in less than 30 minutes!

    From getting your ingredients from the cupboard to taking your ramekins out of the oven, there are seriously 30 minutes or less. If your craving is grand, you can achieve it in even less time!

    Five simple ingredients that most likely are in your kitchen is really making this chocolate lava cake dream a reality.

    What is your excuse?

    Mise en place for Chocolate lava cake
    egg and sugar in a white bowl with ramekins with ingredients around
    Hand pouring melted butter in a white bowl with a whisk
    White bowl with a whisk and ramekins and ingredients around. Blue towel dish on the side
    White bowl with batter and melted butter in it with a whisk and ramekins and ingredients around. Blue towel dish on the side
    White bowl with a whisk and ramekins and ingredients around. Blue towel dish on the side
    White bowl with a whisk and ramekins and ingredients around. Blue towel dish on the side
    Flour being poured in a white bowl with chocolate batter. Whisk in bowl and blue dish towel on the side
    Top view of 2 lava cakes with raspberries

    Romantic Chocolate Lava Cake

    May I suggest to hint-hint your loved one and send him/her this recipe! There is nothing more charming than someone preparing dinner or dessert for you. Love does come through the kitchen! I often say it!

    IMPORTANT NOTE: Now, we need to chat about my oven and yours too. They are different. I would advise baking for 12 minutes and from there add 2 minutes at a time. Use a knife and poke on the edge but not too close. If the knife comes out clean, you are good. The centre should be lava. You'll get the instructions below but I wanted to let you know!

    You might also like these chocolate desserts:

    - Foolproof Chocolate Mousse

    - Decadent Chocolate Tart

    - Healthier option: Vegan Chocolate Tartlets

    I highly recommend making my recipes using a scale but for your convenience, I have also converted the recipe using this website.

    Side view of a lava cake cut in the middle with gooey chocolate. Raspberries around.
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    5 from 4 votes

    Chocolate Lava Cake

    Chocolate lava cake is all the decadence in a bite. As you break the delicious cake, the rich chocolate comes oozing from the warm centre.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time14 mins
    Total Time24 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, european, French
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 1060kcal
    Author: Mélanie

    Ingredients

    • 3 eggs medium size
    • ½ cup sugar 100g
    • ⅓ cup butter, cubed soft
    • ⅔ cup dark chocolate 100g
    • ⅔ cup flour 80g

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat the oven at 350F.
    • Prepare all your ingredients.
    • Break the eggs and add the sugar.
    • Mix until smooth and becomes lighter.
    • Melt and add the butter.
    • Mix well. Melt the chocolate in a water bath or 30 secondes at a time in the microwave (stir between each time)
    • Add in the melted chocolate and stir well.
    • Add the flour and mix well so there are no lump.
    • In buttered small dishes (mine are 3' large and 1 inch and half tall), I also powdered some flour and dumped the excess. Pour your mixture.
    • Bake for 14 minutes and 2 minutes more as needed (and 2 more) until the tip of the knife comes out clean from the edge of the dish. Serve right away with some fruits or some ice cream.

    Notes

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 1060kcal | Carbohydrates: 109g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 247mg | Sodium: 463mg | Potassium: 570mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 64g | Vitamin A: 1732IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 10mg
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    1. Marie says

      January 15, 2020 at 11:12 am

      5 stars
      This lava cake looks absolutely delicious and decadent and it's perfect to make on Valentine's Day! Pinning this recipe right now.

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    2. SHANIKA says

      January 15, 2020 at 1:24 pm

      5 stars
      This Chocolate Lava Cake looks amazing! This is the perfect romantic dessert for two, especially for V-Day! I love how easy it is to make!

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