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Home » Recipe Index » Dessert: Cakes and Cupcakes » Chocolate Lava Cake

Chocolate Lava Cake

January 20, 2012 by Kara Cook 17 Comments

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Since I posted a Valentine craft yesterday, I thought it only fitting that today I post a Valentine’s Day dessert. And of course it involves chocolate, because you can’t have Valentine’s Day without chocolate. At least not in my world.  🙂

Some people call this chocolate molten cake, some people call it chocolate lava cake. I call it a little piece of heaven on earth. And I am wondering to myself why the heck I didn’t try it out before now! It is so simple to make, tastes incredible, and is sure to wow your guest. Well, at least it wowed my four boys and hubbie. They were quite impressed when they cut into their cakes and saw all the yummy chocolate gooey-ness oozing out.

At first glance, it looks pretty plain Jane:
chocolate lava cake-recipeBut then you cut into it. Holey baloney, does that look fantastic or what?
chocolate lava cake-recipe

I served this with vanilla ice cream. It’s the right thing to do. Either that, or fresh whipped cream. Totally not optional in my opinion. Which is the correct opinion of course. 🙂

Chocolate Lava Cake

6 oz semi-sweet chocolate (I used high quality chocolate chips)
3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 eggs
3 egg yolks
9 Tbsp flour
Butter 6 ramekins or custard cups. Put chocolate and butter in a large glass bowl. Melt in microwave at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds till smooth. Whisk in powdered sugar till thoroughly combined and melted. Whisk in eggs and yolks. Stir in flour. Divide batter between the 6 ramekins. Place on a cookie sheet. Bake in a preheated 425° oven for 13-14 minutes. Center will still be slightly jiggly. Let stand for a couple minutes, then invert onto small plates. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

 

Filed Under: Dessert: Cakes and Cupcakes, Recipe Index Tagged With: chocolate, egg yolks, eggs, powdered sugar

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  1. Linda T

    March 1, 2016 at 6:56 am

    can this receipe be made in a spring fold pan I have I believe a small springs fold pan and in my Bible study everyone takes turns
    bringing a dessert. If I can how much of the ingdients should I put into this pan
    thank you

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    • Kara

      March 3, 2016 at 11:26 am

      I don’t think it would work in a larger pan. The reason the middle stays melted is because the smaller pan allows the outside of the cake to bake quickly. In a larger pan, you would have to bake for a longer amount of time, so you wouldn’t get a lava cake. Sorry. 🙁

      Reply
  2. Thorunn

    June 27, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    Hi.

    I can´t wait to try this out. What size of ramekins do you use? Since I don´t have any, I have to get some and would love to know the best size.

    Reply
    • Kara

      July 2, 2012 at 7:55 am

      Mine are between 3 1/2-4″ wide. I think any size between 3-4 inches would work just great.

      Reply
  3. Michelle

    April 9, 2012 at 7:41 pm

    Can these be made in muffin tins?

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  4. Mom 2 3 Boys

    January 31, 2012 at 10:32 pm

    Can these be made in advance, or do they need to be eaten the same day? If not, how can / do you store these?

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    • Michelle

      April 9, 2012 at 7:40 pm

      My friend makes similar cakes and freezes them. She freezes them on a cookie sheet first then puts them in a gallon freezer bag. They thaw quickly and are yummy if reheated.

      Reply
  5. Katie {Sweet Rose Studio}

    January 27, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    This looks amazing Kara! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Delicious!

    Reply
  6. amanda at every creative endeavor

    January 26, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    This is not helping my diet plan!! haha! I cannot wait to bake this baby up!

    Reply
  7. Ashley @ A {Blonde's} DIY Life

    January 25, 2012 at 7:17 pm

    I LOVE chocolate lava cake!! And I would love it if you linked this up to my party!!
    ablondesdiylife.blogspot.com/2012/01/chanel-artwork.html

    Reply
  8. courtney @ sweetcsdesigns

    January 25, 2012 at 1:00 pm

    Wow- this looks absolutely delicious! I saw this on Oopsey Daisy and I’m your newest follower!

    Reply
  9. Sheryl

    January 25, 2012 at 12:29 am

    I LOVE your recipe! Would you come over to CAST PARTY WEDNESDAY and share this yummy recipe with us?
    Thanks,
    I hope to see you there!
    Sheryl
    ladybehindthecurtain.com/?p=23007

    Reply
  10. Lisa

    January 22, 2012 at 10:11 am

    I made this recipe last night and OMG…AMAZING!!!! Even my husband whom is very picky… commented several times how good it was. And I didn’t even have ice cream or whipped topping to serve. We will try it that way next time. TFS

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    • Kara

      January 24, 2012 at 12:14 pm

      So glad you liked it! I’ve been craving it, so I need to make it again. I could probably have it every week and not complain. 🙂

      Reply
  11. Cynthia

    January 21, 2012 at 11:21 pm

    YUM! I have been wanting to make this kind of cake- now I REALLY want to try it. Looks incredible!

    Reply
    • Kara

      January 24, 2012 at 12:15 pm

      Oh you have got to try it Cynthia! It is a little dish of heaven. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Jennifer

    January 20, 2012 at 8:16 am

    YUMMMMY!!! I can’t wait to make this. I’m a chocolate addict and love ooey, gooey desserts. Thanks for the recipe!

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