Molten Lava Cakes

molten lava cake with raspberries on plates with spooned out filling

Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes are one of the easiest and most decadent desserts to make at home! Only a few ingredients needed that you probably already have on hand! Perfect for Valentine's Day!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Chocolate Lava Cake, Lava Cake, Lava Cake Recipe, Molten Lava Cake

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 13

Total Time 18

Servings servings

Calories 588kcal

Author Katie Cooksey

Equipment

4 ramekin dishes or custard cups, or muffin tins

Ingredients

4 oz semi-sweet chocolate baking squares or just use 4 oz chocolate chips, about 1/2 cup
1/2 cup butter melted
1 cup powdered sugar
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
6 tablespoons flour

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425° F. Spray 4 custard cups with non-stick cooking spray and place on a baking sheet.
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.
Bake 13-15 minutes until sides are firm and center is soft. Let stand 1 minute before removing. Serve warm with ice cream.

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Storage Instructions

To freeze- Freeze baked lava cakes for up to 3 months! Reheat in the microwave but don’t overdo it, you still want the center to be runny.

To make ahead- Prepare the batter up to 2 days in advance to make Lava Cakes ahead of time! But be sure to let the batter come to room temperature before baking.

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