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Molten Lava Cake

Chocolate Molten Lava Cake 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! Perfect for Valentine's Day!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 585 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 6 tbsp flour

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425° F. 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.

Notes

  • Freezing. 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Information

Calories 585kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Cholesterol 242mg (81%) Sodium 241mg (10%) Potassium 212mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 39g (78%) Vitamin A 970IU (19%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 585

% Daily Value*

Calories 585kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Cholesterol 242mg 81%
Sodium 241mg 10%
Potassium 212mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 39g 78%
Vitamin A 970IU 19%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.