Chocolate Lava Cakes

Chocolate lava cakes are easy and decadent. They not only look impressive but also taste like rich, melty chocolate heaven.  

You only need (1) bowl & a muffin pan to accomplish this delicious dessert at home! I like serving the chocolate lava cakes with some fresh strawberries and vanilla ice cream.

These decadent chocolate lava cakes are truly the perfect, individually portioned dessert to make for Valentine’s Day, or any time of year. You will lava this recipe!

Chocolate Lava Cake Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 eggs 2 whole + 2 yolks
• 3 tbsp flour
• Powdered sugar, strawberries, vanilla ice cream (optional for serving)

Instructions

1. Grease 8 muffin molds and coat with flour, shake out the excess flour. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Chop chocolate and butter into small pieces and place in microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir and repeat in 20 second intervals until fully melted, careful not to burn.
3. Whisk sugar, vanilla, and salt into the bowl with melted chocolate and butter. Add 2 whole eggs and 2 egg yolks and whisk until smooth. Gradually fold in the flour and stir until just combined.
4. Fill each muffin mold three-quarters full, dividing batter evenly.
5. Bake 8-11 minutes. Start checking at 8 minutes, the centers should be slightly jiggly.
6. Let cool for 2 minutes. Then, insert a knife around the edges of the lava cakes to ease them out of their molds before gently lifting them out. Dust with powdered sugar, top with strawberries and serve immediately with ice cream!

Tips

• Do not overcook. Overcooking will result in a solid center instead of the desired melty lava center. The center should be soft & slightly jiggle when you remove from oven.
• You can make this up to (1) day in advance! Just cover the filled muffin pan and place in fridge until ready for baking.
• If you prefer to use 4 ramekins instead of 8 muffin molds, just increase oven temp to 400F and bake for 12-14 minutes.

Watch How To Make Chocolate Lava Cakes