Chocolate Lava Cake

This decadent easy to make chocolate lava cake will melt on your plate and in your mouth! The cake whips up in a few minutes and there's NO decoration to worry about! It's guaranteed to be a hit, just don't overbake them or you won't have a molten chocolate cake, just a delicious one!! This might be the most decadent chocolate cake recipe, there's almost no flour so it's just amazing...

PRO TIPS FOR MAKING CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE

Use a high quality chocolate. This is the main flavor and you will taste the difference when using a better ingredient.
The bake time will change based on the size of your ramekins and your oven’s idiosyncrasies so it’s a good idea to do a test batch before you serve these at a dinner party.
Try adding a flavor you enjoy like orange zest, raspberry reduction or a hit of caramel.

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[joel]

Guys...please do yourselves a favour...don't listen to all those videos claiming to make a perfect lava cake with just 2 teaspoons of water and some air...I tried out a lot of those recipes and everything ended up in disaster.Just when I thought all hope was lost, this video showed up in my recommendations.Followed this recipe to a tee and what resulted was the most delicious, decadent and heavenly tasting lava cake that I've had in my entire life.Congratulations brother, you've earned yourself a new subscriber.

[suzisaintjames]

For chocolate cakes, dust the cake pans or ramekins with Cocoa powder. The flour may leave a white residue whilst the Cocoa powder will leave a chocolate residue. 💜🌞🌵

[shy]

I feel like that smile is glued on his face

[dohareslan]

I did this recipe and I really can’t find a way to describe how amazing it was, I put mine for just 7 minutes and it was perfect, the chocolate came running out of it. THANK U SO MUCH FOR THIS SPECTACULAR RECIPE

[DM-mtkm]

I love that he doesn’t edit out his gaffes. It makes him much easier to relate to and the recipes somehow less daunting.

[LinhNguyen-dcfy]

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup butter unsalted
6 oz bittersweet chocolate
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
1 pinch salt
2 tbs flour

INSTRUCTIONS:
* Preheat oven to 450F. Butter and flour your ramekins.
* Melt the butter with the chocolate on low heat in a double boiler or in the microwave.  Whisk until smooth.
* In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with the egg yolks, sugar and salt until thickened and pale. An electric mixer will work best.
* Fold the chocolate mixture and flour into the egg mixture. Pour the batter into the ramekins and bake at 450 for 6-8 minutes, it really depends on your oven.
* Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for a minute, then cover each with an inverted dessert plate. Carefully turn each one over, let stand for 10 seconds and then unmold. Sift powdered sugar on top and garnish with berries if desired. Serve immediately.

[billyethridge]

I keep expecting to hear the bowl crash on the floor when he pushes it away.

[dbadner]

Just made this for my wife since it is her favorite desert and it was a huge hit. I actually used a ladle to transfer the chocolate to the ramekins which made it much easier than pouring it from the bowl.

[phoneaccount]

I tried this today as a birthday cake and, it turned out amazing. I melted the chocolate (50% dark and 50% plain milk chocolate with butter and about 2 Tbsp oil) on a double burner, pre-heated the oven, and, baked at 225 degree C for 13 minutes in a 2 lb bread loaf tin, dusted with cocoa powder. I let it rest for about 10 minutes in the tin itself before taking it out and decorating. Decorated with strawberries and icing sugar :) I am someone who doesn’t know baking much and, have only made simple sponge cake before & that too only thrice in my life so far!! It was a hit! Thank you chef!! :)

[silverbell]

I wanted to thank you John for being so passionate about baking. You are amazing. You make baking seen so easy and fun. You teach step-by-step with such enthusiasm and happiness
Please keep baking and making videos. You are such an inspiration. God bless you and your family.

[trazodone_dreams]

Made this for my parents and it was a huge hit! The espresso powder and salt are essential. It was so easy. Paired it with a side of vanilla gelato and some berries. Heaven!!!

[karin]

”You can use them later. Maybe some *mAcArOn* ?!”

[Lisa-rlwu]

This was absolutely amazing! I’ve never made this before and have always bought them at Trader Joe’s which are pretty good in a pinch but man oh man this was the bomb! My fiancé loved it and it was SO easy! Thank you so much for posting this. It was a great dessert for Valentines Day!

[joely]

hi preppy kitchen. im joel from ontario and i wanted to say your videos make me so happy. ive been very ill and basically have spent my entire spring and summer inside hospitals. i always watch and memorize your recipe videos and they keep me happy and focused on getting better. youre awesome. love the german chocolate very.

[yulisaterron]

I can't stop smiling when I watch you. I have made chocolate volcanoes a few times but was hoping you had a video on this. Thanks so much for making my baking moments so cheerful!!!

[pattersonleon]

This is the only recipe you need !! I made it and it came so well ! It tasted absolutely amazing, for whoever thinking about following this recipe, don't think do it!, there is not doubt, me and my family had a great time and it was just like pizza hut's chocolate lava cake.

[KonniWilson]

Wow, John, THANK YOU! This was amazing. I was a little intimidated because baking is not my strong suit. But I watch your videos probably dozens of times before and during baking and it comes out perfectly. This is delicious I can't believe I made it. Love your content, love how you break it down, and love your humor!

[StillDollSyndrome]

"sOOoOoo elegant. I could be in the ballet." I love you🤣🤣❤️

[cseverino]

Omg I just made this and my whole family loves it and I’m only 12 and they love it

[rohinilall]

Yolk! ♥️♥️♥️
My favourite baker/teacher at it again!
This is for the adult in me who is also a kid! ♥️

Salt is soooo needed in everything and I mean everything.


Pouring batter : Don’t pour at all. Use a big ice cream scoop.

Love your non silver silverware.