Chocolate Lava Cake
activeIndividual warm chocolate cakes with molten center
SpecialChef's FeaturePastryOven
4 portions25 min labor
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425F. Butter and flour four ramekins.
2. Melt dark chocolate and butter together over a double boiler.
3. Whisk eggs and sugar until thick and pale.
4. Fold chocolate mixture into egg mixture.
5. Sift in flour, fold gently until just combined.
6. Divide batter among ramekins.
7. Bake 12-14 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles.
8. Invert onto plates, serve immediately.
Cost Summary
Batch (4 portions)
Food Cost
$5.88
Labor Cost
$10.42
Total Cost
$16.29
Per Item
Food Cost
$1.47
Total Cost
$4.07
Menu Price
$14.00
Profit
$9.93
Margin
70.9%
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity | Unit | Line Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 2 | oz | $0.06 |
| Dark Chocolate | 8 | oz | $3.25 |
| Eggs | 4 | ea | $1.16 |
| Granulated Sugar | 3 | oz | $0.15 |
| Kosher Salt | 0.10 | oz | $0.01 |
| Unsalted Butter | 4 | oz | $1.25 |
Cook History
- Cooked on Feb 28, 2026 (menu: Feb 28, 2026)
Ratings
5.0 / 5(1)- ★★★★★Perfectly gooey centerMar 2, 2026