Lava Cake
These Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes are rich, decadent individual desserts with a soft cake exterior and a warm, gooey molten center. Made with simple ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes, they’re perfect for Valentine’s Day, date nights, dinner parties, or anytime you’re craving an easy, impressive chocolate dessert at home.
Equipment
- 6 6-ounce ramekin
Ingredients
- ½ cup of bittersweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon espresso powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425℉. Spray 6 6-ounce ramekins with baking spray. Set aside.
- Add butter and chocolate to a medium microwave-safe mixing bowl. Heat for 1 minute. Remove and stir until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.½ cup of bittersweet chocolate chips, ½ cup unsalted butter
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs and egg yolks until fully combined.2 large eggs, 3 large egg yolks
- Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup powdered sugar
- Beat in butter and chocolate mixture until well blended.
- Stir in flour, salt, and espresso powder with a rubber spatula until just combined.⅓ cup all-purpose flour, Pinch of kosher salt, ½ teaspoon espresso powder
- Divide the batter evenly between ramekins (about ½ cup if using 6 oz. ramekins) and place them evenly apart on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the centers are soft and not quite set.
- Remove from the oven and let sit just a minute before carefully inverting onto a small plate. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Storage & Make-Ahead Instructions
Unbaked batter can be stored in the refrigerator up to 24 hours. Cover ramekins tightly with plastic wrap or store batter in an airtight container.
Chilled batter may need an extra minute or two of baking time.
Baked cakes can be refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container, though the centers will firm up as they cool.
Reheating Instructions
For best results, reheat in the oven. Place cakes on a baking tray. Heat at 350°F for 8–10 minutes.
Microwaving works but may overcook the center.
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