Deep Dish Lava Cake
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Deep Dish Lava Cake
Description
This Deep Dish Lava Cake combines unsweetened cocoa and dark chocolate chips melted together with butter to create an intense chocolate base. Eggs and sugar are whipped until pale and slightly thickened to give the batter structure and a smooth mouthfeel. Sifted flour, cocoa powder, and salt are gently folded in to add body without toughening the cake. The batter is poured into a buttered baking dish and baked just until set on the edges but still soft toward the center, yielding a molten chocolate core.
The cake’s texture balances an outer layer with a delicate crust and a rich, almost custardy interior. Optional powdered sugar, fresh berries, and vanilla ice cream add contrasting flavor and temperature, enhancing the overall experience. The lava cake is best served warm so the soft center remains flowing.
The recipe involves careful mixing to avoid overworking the batter and melting chocolate bits into butter for a smooth, glossy base. Baking times may vary slightly depending on oven and dish size, so watch for edges to be firm and center to remain soft but not liquid.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup butter unsalted
- 1 1/4 cups dark chocolate chips
- 4 egg large
- 3/4 cup sugar
for serving (optional)
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- Berry fresh, example: raspberries
- vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Butter your baking dish and place it on a metal baking sheet. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, sift or whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Melt the butter and chocolate chips. I do this by melting the butter in a small saucepan on the stovetop, then taking it off the heat and stirring in my chocolate chips. You can also melt the butter and chips together in a microwave safe container by microwaving for 10-15 second bursts and stirring in between until fully melted. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or with an electric hand mixer, beat the eggs and sugar together on high speed until the mixture is pale and thickened slightly (about 2-3 full minutes).
- Change the mixer speed to low and slowly add the melted chocolate mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Add the flour mixture and continue to mix until just barely combined, don't over mix. With a silicone spatula, scrape down the sides and make sure there are no streaks.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for about 30-40 minutes. The cake will rise slightly, the edges will be set but there should still be a little wobble in the center. Plan to check on it once or twice to get the timing right, mine took exactly 37 minutes. Note: if you use an 8x8 pan check your cake on the early side.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with fresh berries and ice cream if desired.
Notes
- Use good quality dark chocolate chips for deep chocolate flavor and smooth melting.
- Do not overmix batter once flour is added to maintain tender texture.
- Bake until edges are set but center still jiggles slightly to ensure molten interior.
- Serving with fresh berries and vanilla ice cream complements the richness.
- Using a buttered dish helps create the signature crust and prevents sticking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 480 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 480kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 390mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 831IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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