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Molten Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

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This Molten Chocolate Lava Cake recipe is one of the easiest and most decadent desserts to make at home! Only a few ingredients needed that you probably already have on hand!

Lava Cake

Chocolate Lava Cake

If you’ve never had a lava cake before, you are in for a treat. I first tried this recipe when I was in college and after the first bite, I knew I needed the recipe. So, a few years went by and I completely forgot about it UNTIL my old roommate, Brandielle, posted it on the Pioneer Woman’s site and I found it! Man are these good. So good, in fact, that we made them two days in a row-by my family’s request. When you dig into these little cakes, the center oozes out warm fudgy heavenly goodness. It’s especially delicious with ice cream!

These are not so good for my thunder thigh situation. But, that’s not your problem.

SO! If you’re looking for your chocolate fix, this will certainly fit the bill!

If lava cakes aren’t your thing, give my perfect chocolate cake a recipe with accompanying frosting. It’s one of my most popular recipes!

Lava Cake Recipe Ingredients

These cakes are DANGEROUS in my house because I always always always have the ingredients on hand.

Chocolate – Use semi-sweet baking squares, but if you don’t have those I have a good substitute down below in the recipe card (regular chocolate chips!).

Eggs – Two whole eggs and two egg yolks to be exact.

Butter – An essential baking ingredient which is also found in this recipe.

Powdered Sugar and Flour – For sweetness and structure!

 

Chocolate Lava Cake

How to Make Lava Cake

{For measurements and times see the recipe card below}

  1. Preheat oven. Spray 4 custard cups with non-stick cooking spray and place on a baking sheet.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is melted. Stir in sugar until well blended. Whisk in eggs and egg yolks. Stir in flour. Divide evenly between baking dishes.
  3. Bake until sides are firm and center is soft. Let stand before removing. Serve warm with ice cream.
Voila! That’s it! Enjoy your Molten Chocolate Lava Cake and the printable recipe card below!

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Molten Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes are some of the easiest and most decadent desserts to make at home! Only a few ingredients needed that you probably already have on hand!

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Chocolate Lava Cake, Lava Cake, Lava Cake Recipe, Molten Lava Cake
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 585 kcal
Author Lauren Brennan

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking squares equals 2/3 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 6 tablespoons flour
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray 4 custard cups with non-stick cooking spray and place on a baking sheet.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is melted. Stir in sugar until well blended. Whisk in eggs and egg yolks. Stir in flour. Divide evenly between baking dishes.
  3. Bake 13-15 minutes until sides are firm and center is soft. Let stand 1 minute before removing. Serve warm with ice cream.

Recipe Video

Nutrition Facts
Molten Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 585 Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Cholesterol 242mg 81%
Sodium 241mg 10%
Potassium 212mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 39g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin A 19.4%
Calcium 4.8%
Iron 16.4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  2. Erin Johnson says

    June 10, 2011 at 3:31 am


    These are AMAZING! They are also dangerous cuz i always have these ingredients I’ve made them 3 times in the last week! Rob and I are in heaven!!!!

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  3. Noelle P says

    December 6, 2011 at 4:41 pm


    Found you from Google.. I made this recipe last night for a girls night treat, it was amazing! (And so simple!) Thanks for posting 🙂

    Reply

  5. Carol Weaver says

    November 16, 2016 at 3:35 pm

    I’ve tried repeatively to print this recipe from the printable copy but I get everything but the ingredients and directions!
    Is anyone else having this problem?

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  9. Andrew Harvey says

    December 6, 2016 at 10:52 pm


    Much easier to make than I anticipated and were delicious. Have been told by the wife to make them again soon.

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  12. Lauren Mueller says

    December 19, 2016 at 3:58 am

    I have been dying to try this molten lava cake! I’ve made a couple of your recipes and they are always fantastic! Yum!

    Reply

  17. Laurie Scarcello says

    December 19, 2016 at 7:39 am


    Made these and my guests raved about them and asked for recipe and I was glad to share it and introduce them to your wonderful website.

    Reply

  18. Shannon Wickstrom says

    December 19, 2016 at 8:33 am

    These look incredible! Trying to figure out how the chocolate stays liquid inside and the cake bakes around it. Guess I should try them out for our Christmas dinner this year! =)

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  21. Anne Pik says

    December 19, 2016 at 8:44 am


    Yum! Chocolaty heaven! I’ve made this a few times and it’s always a hit & the recipe is requested. Merry Christmas Lauren & family!

    Reply

  23. Cassie says

    December 19, 2016 at 10:02 am


    These are SO good! My family raved about them! It’s too bad they are so easy and use ingredients I always have on hand – going to have to practice some self restraint!

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  25. Sandy Mosser says

    December 19, 2016 at 11:12 am


    I made this over the weekend. It was a hit. I topped mine with whip cream and then put some homemade peppermint brittle on top for decoration. It was a hit! And, super easy to make

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  29. Shweta says

    December 19, 2016 at 5:39 pm


    I have been wanting to do this cake for a long time.I tried it on the weekend n it was easy n very delicious. The perfect dessert for cold Canadian winters.

    Reply

  31. Aimee Porter says

    December 19, 2016 at 7:43 pm

    This is making my mouth water! I have decided to serve this for dessert on Christmas Eve. Thanks for the wonderful recipe!

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  36. Sharon says

    December 31, 2016 at 11:13 am

    would i be able to make the batter ahead of time and then bake when ready to serve? (Possibly 4-5 hours prior to baking)

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    • Lauren says

      February 9, 2018 at 6:53 pm

      6 or 8 oz. are fine, but honestly, any small dish will do! I’ve even made these in really well greased muffin tins. Just reduce or increase the baking time as needed.

      Reply

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