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Eggless Chocolate Lava Cake

A quick and indulgent dessert with a cocoa-kissed shell and a warm, molten center, perfect for impressing guests or for a comforting treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For greasing and dusting
  • ½ tablespoon butter, melted for greasing
  • ½ tablespoon cocoa powder for dusting
Main ingredients
  • 75 g all purpose flour
  • 90 g superfine sugar
  • 35 g cocoa powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules optional, enhances chocolate flavor
  • 60 mL vegetable oil
  • 200 mL milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For garnish
  • 4 pieces strawberries for garnish
  • ½ tablespoon powdered sugar for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Brush the insides of four ramekins with melted butter and dust with cocoa powder.
  2. In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt; whisk in the optional coffee granules.
  3. Add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
  4. Divide the batter between the ramekins, filling each about ½ inch below the rim.
Baking
  1. Bake for 15 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are soft.
  2. Let cool briefly, then carefully invert onto plates.
  3. Dust with powdered sugar and top with strawberries; serve immediately.

Notes

Ramekin prep is crucial; ensure a good layer of butter and cocoa dusting for easy flipping. If storing, cool completely and cover with airtight wrap, refrigerating for up to 24 hours. Reheat in a preheated 180°C (350°F) oven for 7–10 minutes.