She’s beauty, she’s grace, she’s big-batch lava cake. Words cannot fully express how I feel about this particular cake. It’s fudgy yet light, salty and sweet, and rich as can be. If you’re intimidated by the thought of making lava cake, this is your perfect starter recipe. It only requires 10 ingredients, and because it’s one large batch, there’s no need to stress about overcooking the center. To make it even easier, I cooked the bottom layer of the cake first, then added a layer of raw batter on top for a second bake, so you can ensure you’ll get the perfect oozing lava center every time.
I used 70% bittersweet chocolate and 63% dark chocolate, but feel free to use your favorite chocolate brand for this cake. The better the chocolate, the better the cake! This cake is also naturally flourless, which makes it a great dessert for any gluten-free pals. A flat-out showstopper, this is a perfect dessert to bring to your next dinner party, birthday, or any celebration where you need to wow a crowd.
You can make the batter up to 2 days ahead and store it in an airtight container. Just let it sit out at room temperature before baking! As for leftovers (if there are any) you can store them in an airtight container for up to a week. The lava center will solidify, but you can reheat it in the microwave for 2 to 3 minutes.
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