Spicy Gochujang Chocolate Lava Cakes
Experience a delightful fusion of sweet and spicy with these Gochujang Chocolate Lava Cakes. Rich, molten chocolate oozes out, infused with a subtle, warming kick from Korean chili paste.

Prep Time
35 min
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
4
Calories
350 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease and lightly flour (or dust with cocoa powder) four 6-ounce ramekins.
~5 min - 2
Melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each). Stir until smooth.
~5 min - 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until pale and slightly thickened.
~3 min - 4
Gradually whisk the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well combined.
~2 min - 5
Stir in the gochujang, vanilla extract, and salt until evenly distributed.
~1 min - 6
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
~1 min - 7
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
~1 min - 8
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
~12 min - 9
Let the lava cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute before carefully inverting them onto serving plates.
~1 min - 10
Serve immediately.
Tips
- For an extra spicy kick, you can add a pinch of chili flakes to the chocolate mixture.
- These are best served immediately after baking to ensure the molten chocolate center is perfectly gooey.
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