Homemade Chocolate Lava Cake: A Rich and Decadent Dessert

Name: Homemade Chocolate Lava Cake: A Rich and Decadent Dessert
Prep time: 10
Cook time: 20
Total time: 30
Ingredients: 120 g Dark chocolate; 100 g Unsalted butter; 80 g Sugar; 2 piece Eggs whole; 2 piece Eggs yolk; 40 g All-purpose flour; 0.5 tsp Vanilla extract; 0 g Pinch of salt; 0 g Butter and cocoa powder for greasing moulds

A rich, gooey chocolate lava cake recipe by Executive Chef Avijit Deb Sharma of RAAYA by Atmosphere.

Contributed By

Aanchal Poddar

July 2, 2026

Rich, warm and irresistibly gooey, this chocolate lava cake is best served fresh from the oven with vanilla ice cream.

Chocolate lava cake is a timeless dessert loved for its rich chocolate flavour and signature molten centre. Crisp around the edges yet irresistibly gooey inside, it offers the perfect balance of texture and indulgence. This version by Executive Chef Avijit Deb Sharma of RAAYA by Atmosphere is elegant enough for a dinner party while remaining simple to recreate at home.

The recipe calls for dark chocolate, unsalted butter, sugar, whole eggs, egg yolks, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. The ramekins are greased with butter and dusted with cocoa powder to ensure the cakes release easily after baking. For serving, pair the warm lava cake with vanilla ice cream, berry compote, and a light dusting of cocoa powder for a classic finish.

Quick Info

Prep Time 10 min

Cook Time 20 min

Total Time 30 min

Servings 2

Difficulty easy

Ingredients

Dark chocolate - 120 g
Unsalted butter - 100 g
Sugar - 80 g
Eggs whole - 2 piece
Eggs yolk - 2 piece
All-purpose flour - 40 g
Vanilla extract - 0.5 tsp
Pinch of salt
Butter and cocoa powder for greasing moulds

Instructions

Step-1

Preheat the oven to 200°C and prepare ramekins by greasing with butter and lightly dusting with cocoa powder.

Step-2

Melt the dark chocolate and butter together using a double boiler until smooth and glossy.

Step-3

In a separate bowl, whisk whole eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until pale and slightly aerated.

Step-4

Gradually mix the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, ensuring even incorporation.

Step-5

Sift in the flour and salt, then gently fold until a smooth batter is achieved. Avoid overmixing.

Step-6

Portion the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling each to approximately three-quarters.

Step-7

Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are set while the centre remains soft and molten.

Step-8

Allow to rest briefly before carefully unmoulding and serve immediately. Plate with vanilla ice cream, berry compote, and a light dusting of cocoa powder.

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