4.5 from 18 votes
Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes
Whether you're looking for a special treat to celebrate a milestone or just want to indulge in something sweet and chocolatey, these Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes are a great choice.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
24 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 346 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate, plus a little extra for the center of the lava cake
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pans
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Grease the inside of 4 8-ounce small ramekins with butter, dust with cocoa powder, and tap out any extra.
- Place the 1/2 cup chocolate chips and butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30 second increments, stirring, until melted and smooth.
- Stir the sugar and flour into the chocolate mixture.
- Add in the eggs and mix until smooth.
- Pour the half batter into the four cups, place a few pieces of chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (this creates an extra chocolate lava explosion!) and then fill ramekins with remaining batter. They should be about 3/4 full. Place the baking ramekins on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes, until the top and edges are set, but center is still jiggly. Let cool slightly for 2-3 minutes in the ramekins.
- Using a small knife, gently loosen the edges of the cakes from the ramekins. Invert onto a plate, tapping gently to release the cakes. Serve the cakes warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce or whipped cream on top, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
346kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
134mg
(45%)
Sodium
38mg
(2%)
Potassium
108mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
608IU
(12%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 346kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 134mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 108mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 608IU | 12% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.