# Chocolate Lava Cake

This is a recipe for a 3 Michelin star Valentine's Day dessert, specifically chocolate lava cakes, inspired by Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, that can be made at home with five ingredients in less than 30 minutes.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: French
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 2 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips/chunks
- 1 whole egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp flour, plus extra for dusting
- Butter for greasing ramekins

## Instructions

1. Heat oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. Butter two 4-oz ramekins, dust with flour, and tap out excess.
3. Melt chocolate using a microwave or double boiler. Stir in butter until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk egg, yolk, and sugar until pale.
5. Stir egg mixture into melted chocolate, add flour, and whisk to combine.
6. Divide batter between ramekins. Place on a baking sheet.
7. Bake for 6–8 minutes until tops are set but centers still jiggle.
8. Invert onto plates, gently lift ramekins, and serve immediately (ice cream optional).

## Equipment

- oven
- ramekins
- baking sheet
- bowl
- whisk

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@reidquiggins/video/7595019190386298167
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/143e226a-9f38-44c8-b5fd-5f712b742c7b
- Extracted: 2026-01-29

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