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    Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes

    Published: May 11, 2022 · Modified: May 11, 2022 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · 25 Comments

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    Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes, heavenly rich and gooey, and so chocolaty. Spoil your senses with these little beauties, it's time for a treat! These molten lava cakes are quick and easy to make, perfect for every celebration. 

    A chocolate lava cake topped with raspberries

    Chocolate! The world would be a sad place without it!I had in my mind for quite a while to make these molten lava cakes, but somehow never got to do it. And l am glad l did, they are simply beautiful.

    They are rich and chocolaty, but what makes them special is the oozing molten centre. They are like little volcanoes that erupt, incredibly tasty ones.

    Making these mini chocolate cakes can be a bit tricky, in the sense that some crucial observations have to be made, and I learnt it the hard way, by completely ruining the very first cakes.

    Luckily, there was enough batter for 6 cakes, so I had my second chance and I am now able to share my experience and provide detailed instructions on how to make these divine chocolate cakes. You live and learn!

    Once you get how to make them, you actually realise it is so easy, just a piece of cake. And it does not take long at all. But, oven temperature and time in the oven are crucial.

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    • HOW TO MAKE MOLTEN CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKES
    • WHAT TO SERVE WITH MINI CHOCOLATE CAKES
    A mini chocolate cake on a white plate with raspberries around

    HOW TO MAKE MOLTEN CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKES

    You do not want to bake them for too long, otherwise the centre won't be gooey anymore. Not that they are not yummy even if they don't have the gooey centre, but they won't be as good. And they won't be lava cakes.

    • in an oven-proof bowl, add the butter and chocolate and set it over a pan of simmering water so that they melt, then remove from the heat and leave to cool
    • in a separate bowl, sift the icing sugar, add the cocoa powder, baking powder and flour, and mix well
    • beat the eggs well, and add them to the cooled melted chocolate
    • mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients so that you get a smooth paste
    • butter 6 ramekins, then dust with cocoa powder
    • divide the mixture evenly between the ramekins, and bake for 10 minutes until the top is firm, but the centre is gooey
    • to remove from the ramekins, run a shark knife along the edges, then place a small plate on top of the ramekin, and turn the cake upside down

    After a few trials, I concluded that 10 minutes in the oven is the perfect baking time. Do not remove them earlier, otherwise they will collapse is you turn them upside down.

    Collage of 4 photos to show how to make individual chocolate lava cakes

    WHAT TO SERVE WITH MINI CHOCOLATE CAKES

    These chocolate lava cakes are absolutely delicious on their own, but, if you want to take them to the very next level, and make the plate a bit more interesting, serve them with fresh fruit, like raspberries or strawberries, or any other berries of your choice.

    Ice cream is always a great addition to any chocolate dessert, especially vanilla ice cream, but any other ice cream will do.

    The combo hot chocolate dessert and ice cream is always one of a kind. Or, why not, some chocolate sauce for some extra chocolate goodness.

    A mini chocolate cake surrounded by raspberries

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    Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes
    Prep Time
    20 mins
    Cook Time
    10 mins
    Total Time
    30 mins
     

    Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes, heavenly rich and gooey, and so chocolaty. Spoil your senses with these little beauties, it's time for a treat! These molten lava cakes are quick and easy to make, perfect for every celebration. 

    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: International
    Keyword: chocolate dessert
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 217 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    • 100 g dark chocolate
    • 100 g butter plus 1 tablespoon extra for greasing
    • 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
    • 50 g plain flour
    • 80 g icing sugar
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 egg yolk
    Metric - US Customary
    Instructions
    1. Break the chocolate into small pieces and cut the butter into small cubes.

    2. Place them in a heatproof bowl and set them over a pan of boiling water to melt, then remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool.

    3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, icing sugar, cocoa powder and baking powder.
    4. Mix the eggs and the egg yolk with an electric mixer for about 1 minute until foamy, then add the melted chocolate and butter and mix well.
    5. Fold in the dry ingredients.
    6. Butter 6 ramekins and dust well with cocoa powder, then turn them upside-down and tap to remove the excess cocoa powder.
    7. Divide the mixture between the 6 ramekins. Be careful not to fill the ramekins, ideally you want them only about half to 3 quarters full, otherwise they will rise too much and overflow.
    8. Bake in the preheated oven at 200 degrees C (390 Fahrenheit) for 10 minutes or until firm on the outside but gooey on the inside.

    9. Carefully remove from the oven, then run a knife around to ease up the edges. The top will be firm, but the middle nice and gooey.
    10. Place a small plate on top of the ramekin and quickly turn it onto a plate.
    11. Sprinkle some icing sugar on top and decorate with raspberries and mint.
    12. Serve warm.
    Recipe Notes
    • Click on the US Customary link to see the measurements displayed in cups and ounces.
    • The servings can be adjusted by clicking the number next to Servings.
    • Don't bake them for longer than 10 minutes, otherwise the centre won't be gooey anymore.
    Nutrition Facts
    Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 217 Calories from Fat 81
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 9g14%
    Saturated Fat 4g20%
    Cholesterol 87mg29%
    Sodium 26mg1%
    Potassium 217mg6%
    Carbohydrates 28g9%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 17g19%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 120IU2%
    Calcium 45mg5%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. milliethom

      November 12, 2015 at 10:10 pm

      I'd better not show this recipe to one of my daughters who's a virtual chocoholic! These look absolutely delicious. i'll have to read through your recipe carefully to see how that middle part is created. It looks as though it's self-saucing! 🙂

      Reply
      • DanielaApostol

        November 12, 2015 at 10:22 pm

        l always tell myself that l deserve chocolate for having made it through a very busy day in one piece ?
        The cake is yummy!

        Reply
        • milliethom

          November 12, 2015 at 10:26 pm

          I've copied the recipe and intend to make those yummy looking cakes very soon 🙂

          Reply
      • Pat

        February 15, 2020 at 2:59 pm

        Chocolate is always a good idea but it’s even better when it’s valentine. This recipe looks amazing we have to try it 😋

        Reply
    2. DanielaApostol

      November 12, 2015 at 10:32 pm

      I'm sure you'll like them ?

      Reply
    3. Lynz Real Cooking

      November 13, 2015 at 1:06 am

      looks amazing!

      Reply
      • DanielaApostol

        November 13, 2015 at 1:10 am

        Thank you! ?

        Reply
        • Lynz Real Cooking

          November 13, 2015 at 1:12 am

          yummm

          Reply
    4. Creative Crafts DIY

      November 13, 2015 at 7:50 pm

      toothsome........:-)

      Reply
      • DanielaApostol

        November 13, 2015 at 8:02 pm

        Thank you ?

        Reply
        • Creative Crafts DIY

          November 13, 2015 at 8:03 pm

          You're welcome 🙂

          Reply
    5. mopana

      November 30, 2015 at 9:00 pm

      Delicios 🙂 Yummy!

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        November 30, 2015 at 10:08 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
    6. Shreyashi

      February 11, 2016 at 3:47 pm

      This looks beyond delicious. Sharing it everywhere. 🙂

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        February 11, 2016 at 4:56 pm

        Thank you very much, very nice of you! ?

        Reply
    7. Loretta

      February 12, 2016 at 4:38 pm

      Just gorgeous, love these miniature molten lava cakes, although I'll have to admit, I could eat more than one at a time 🙂

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        February 12, 2016 at 6:53 pm

        Thank you! I know, l cannot possibly have only one either, but then it would be rude not to have more ?

        Reply
    8. Julie at Hostess At Heart

      February 12, 2016 at 11:06 pm

      I love to bake, and I haven't been able to successfully make these cakes yet. I think I over bake them? Your lava cake is perfect!

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        February 12, 2016 at 11:23 pm

        Thank you very much for your kind message. Indeed, these cakes can be a bit tricky and timing is crucial. They should not be left more than 11-12 minutes maximum, so after 9 minutes l keep checking the oven until l feel they can be safely turned upside down. I did try a few times before l got the result l was after. But then, they are so delicious, so l did not mind trying over and over again ?
        I hope yours will come out looking perfect! ?

        Reply
    9. Ginger

      February 14, 2016 at 5:14 pm

      Thank you for persevering - you've almost convinced me to try them myself! They look amazing!
      Thank you for bringing these along to Fiesta Friday!
      Ginger x

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        February 14, 2016 at 9:50 pm

        Thank you, l am glad you like them. Practice makes perfect ?

        Reply
    10. Natalie

      February 14, 2016 at 7:20 pm

      It really doesn't get much better than oozing chocolatey goodness 🙂 This molten cake is beautiful!

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        February 14, 2016 at 9:53 pm

        Thank you very much ?

        Reply
    11. Andrea | Cooking with a Wallflower

      February 15, 2016 at 7:40 am

      Oh my gosh! I need this molten lava cake in my life ASAP! Happy FF!

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        February 15, 2016 at 8:42 am

        Thank you ? Happy FF to you too! I know, what would we do without chocolate?

        Reply

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