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Gordon Ramsay Chocolate Lava Cake

Gordon Ramsay Chocolate Lava Cake
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Gordon Ramsay’s chocolate lava cake is a decadent dessert made with dark chocolate, butter, sugar, flour, and eggs. Baked just long enough to set the outside while keeping the center molten, it combines the best of cake and hot fudge in a single bite. When you cut into it, warm chocolate flows out like lava—hence the name.

Ingredients

  • 100g (3.5 oz) dark chocolate (70%), chopped

  • 100g (7 tablespoons) unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 large egg yolks

  • 60g (¼ cup) granulated sugar

  • 30g (¼ cup) all-purpose flour, sifted

  • Pinch of salt

  • Butter and cocoa powder, for preparing ramekins

Optional for serving:

  • Icing sugar, for dusting

  • Fresh berries or mint leaves

  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven: Set to 200°C (390°F). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust lightly with cocoa powder. Place on a baking tray.

  • Melt chocolate and butter: In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, melt the chocolate and butter together. Stir until smooth, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  • Whisk eggs and sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar together until pale and slightly thickened.

  • Combine chocolate and egg mixture: Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly to avoid scrambling.

  • Add flour and salt: Gently fold in the sifted flour and salt until just combined. Don’t overmix.

  • Divide into ramekins: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins.

  • Bake the cakes: Bake for 10–12 minutes. The edges should be set, but the centers will still look slightly soft. Don’t overbake.

  • Rest briefly and serve: Let the cakes rest for 1 minute, then run a knife around the edges and invert onto serving plates.

  • Add toppings and enjoy: Dust with powdered sugar and serve with berries or a scoop of ice cream.

Find it online: https://gordonramsayeats.com/gordon-ramsay-chocolate-lava-cake/