Matcha Lava Cake (Printable Version)

Individual desserts with molten matcha centers balancing earthy green tea and buttery sweetness.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# How To Make It:

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 until well blended.
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 11–13 minutes, until the edges are set but centers are still soft.
09 - Let cool for 1 minute, then run a knife around the edges and invert each cake onto a plate. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • These little cakes look like fancy restaurant desserts but come together in under 30 minutes with basic pantry ingredients
  • The contrast between the tender sponge and that luxurious molten matcha center is absolutely addictive
02 -
  • Overbaking by even 2 minutes will turn that gorgeous molten center into a fully cooked cake—set a timer and trust it
  • The cakes continue cooking slightly after leaving the oven due to residual heat, so slightly underbaked is better than overbaked
03 -
  • If your matcha looks brownish instead of vibrant green, your powder might be old or too low quality—invest in fresh culinary grade
  • Serving with vanilla ice cream creates the perfect temperature contrast and cools the molten center just enough to eat immediately

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