Chocolate Lava Cake for Two
Chocolate lava cake for two is the ultimate easy romantic dessert—rich, gooey, and restaurant-worthy. With a soft cake exterior and a molten chocolate center, this small-batch treat is made in under 30 minutes using simple ingredients. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, date night, or cozy evenings when only warm chocolate will do.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Unsalted butter (plus more for greasing)
Bittersweet or semisweet chocolate (chopped, not chips)
2 large eggs
Granulated sugar
All-purpose flour
Salt
Optional: vanilla extract, powdered sugar, whipped cream or ice cream for serving
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Generously butter a 10-ounce ramekin or two 6-ounce ramekins.
In a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, melt chocolate and butter together, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, and a pinch of salt until slightly thickened. Stir in chocolate mixture, then fold in flour and vanilla if using.
Pour batter into ramekin(s). Bake for 10–12 minutes (7–9 minutes if using two ramekins) until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
Let rest for 1 minute. Serve directly in ramekin or invert onto plate. Dust with powdered sugar and top with ice cream or berries if desired.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate bars or fèves—avoid chips for best texture.
Batter can be prepped and refrigerated for 24 hours before baking.
Add-ins like espresso, liqueur, or a surprise center (peanut butter or jam) are great options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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