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Mini Chocolate Lava Cakes Recipe
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Mini Chocolate Lava Cakes

These easy mini chocolate lava cakes are rich, fudgy, and filled with a warm molten center. Made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes, they’re the perfect quick dessert for date night, holidays, or when chocolate cravings hit. Serve with ice cream or berries for an impressive yet effortless treat.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 597kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • Ice cream berries - to serve
  • Cocoa powder to coat baking pans

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Spray a six-count muffin tin or 4 - 6 oz ramekins with non-stick spray. Dust with cocoa powder and set aside.
  • Place the chocolate chips and butter in a microwave safe dish and heat in 30 second increments until melted. Stir well between each interval. Allow to cool to room temp.
  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar and salt. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • In another small bowl, add the eggs and egg yolks. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • Add the dry ingredients and the egg mixture to the melted chocolate mix once it has cooled slightly. Whisk to combine well.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dishes. Place ramekins on a baking sheet or if using a muffin tin, place directly on the middle rack.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 14 minutes. The tops should be set and beginning to crack. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for approximately 5 minutes.
  • Using a butter knife, gently run it along the edges of the cake to release anywhere that might have stuck. Place a plate or serving dish on top of the cakes, and quickly invert. Use caution and baking mitts - the pans will still be very hot.
  • Allow the cakes to cool slightly. Sprinkle with additional cocoa powder or powdered sugar.
  • Serve with ice cream, hot fudge, berries, etc.

Notes

Lava cakes are best served immediately. Cakes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave for 15 seconds prior to re-serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 597kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 243mg | Sodium: 625mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 979IU | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 4mg