Matcha Lava Cake (Printable)

Individual desserts with molten matcha centers featuring delicate sponge exteriors and buttery white chocolate sweetness.

# What goes in:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 tablespoons matcha green tea powder (culinary grade)
02 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
05 - 4 oz white chocolate, chopped
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 2 large egg yolks
08 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ For Serving

10 - Powdered sugar for dusting
11 - Fresh berries

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Generously butter four 6-oz ramekins and dust with flour, tapping out excess.
02 - Sift together the matcha powder, flour, and salt in a small bowl.
03 - In a heatproof bowl, melt the butter and white chocolate over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until thick, pale, and slightly foamy, about 2 minutes.
05 - Stir the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract into the egg mixture until well combined.
06 - Gently fold in the dry ingredients, mixing just until no streaks remain. Do not overmix.
07 - Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
08 - Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 11 to 13 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.
09 - Let cool for 1 minute, then run a knife around edges and invert each cake onto a plate. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately, optionally with fresh berries.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between that tender, cakey exterior and the flowing matcha center is pure magic
  • White chocolate tames matchas natural bitterness while letting its earthy elegance shine through
  • These come together in under 30 minutes but taste like you spent hours perfecting them
02 -
  • Pulling these out too early leaves you with raw batter, but one minute too long means no lava flow—start checking at 11 minutes
  • The batter can sit at room temperature for up to an hour before baking, which is perfect for dinner party timing
  • Room temperature eggs incorporate much better than cold ones, so set them out while you prep everything else
03 -
  • If you're nervous about the timing, bake one test cake first to learn exactly how your oven behaves
  • The recipe doubles easily but you'll need to bake them in two batches so they all cook evenly

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