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Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe Easy with Raspberry Sauce

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This easy chocolate lava cake features a rich, gooey molten center and is paired with a tangy raspberry sauce for the perfect balance of flavors. It’s a show-stopping dessert that’s quick to make and guaranteed to impress for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 4 oz bittersweet chocolate (70% cocoa, such as Valrhona or Ghirardelli)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (swap for almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1/2 tsp espresso powder (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for raspberry coulis)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1–2 tbsp water
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
  • Extra raspberries or mint leaves, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Generously butter 4-6 (6-ounce) ramekins and dust with flour or cocoa powder. Tap out excess and place ramekins on a baking sheet.
  2. In a medium heatproof bowl, combine bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 20-second bursts or melt over a double boiler, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until thick and pale, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking until just combined. Add vanilla extract, espresso powder (if using), and salt. Mix gently.
  5. Sift flour over the batter and fold in gently with a spatula until no streaks remain. Batter should be thick but pourable.
  6. Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full. For extra-gooey centers, chill filled ramekins for 15 minutes before baking.
  7. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake cakes on the center rack for 11-13 minutes, until edges are set but centers jiggle slightly.
  8. While cakes bake, combine raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a small saucepan. Simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until berries break down. Mash and strain through a fine mesh sieve for a smooth sauce. Adjust sugar to taste.
  9. Let baked cakes rest for 1-2 minutes, then run an offset spatula or butter knife around edges. Invert onto serving plates.
  10. Spoon raspberry coulis over each cake. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with extra berries or mint, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For gluten-free, swap all-purpose flour for almond flour. For dairy-free, use dairy-free butter and chocolate. Chilling the batter before baking yields an extra-gooey center. Serve cakes immediately for the best molten effect. Batter-filled ramekins can be made ahead and baked straight from the fridge or freezer (add 1-2 minutes to baking time).

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