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    Home » Dessert » Molten Chocolate Cake Recipe

    Published: Apr 12, 2019 · Modified: Mar 30, 2021 by Kadee

    Molten Chocolate Cake Recipe

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    Rich, fudgy chocolate cake baked to perfection with a hot, ooey, gooey center.  This Molten Chocolate Cake Recipe will put any restaurant's version to shame.  Made in under an hour from start to finish, this dessert will knock your socks off.

    Molten Chocolate Cake recipe on a white plate, garnished with vanilla ice cream and blueberries.

    What Do I Need To Make Chocolate Lava Cakes?

    You'll need:

    • eggs
    • heavy whipping cream
    • butter
    • flour
    • sugar
    • vanilla
    • semi sweet chocolate chips

    Molten Chocolate Cake Recipe Ingredients.

    How Do I Make The Lava Filling?

    Some lava cakes are just undercooked cake.  Which kind of grosses me out.  While its more of a brownie batter, than a cake batter - I still prefer to fully cook my cake and use a ganache like filling for the "lava".

    1. The gooey lava center is the shining star of this dessert.  To Make this you will need to heat heavy whipping cream in a small saucepan.  When it simmers, remove from heat.  Add butter and semisweet chocolate chips.  Let stand 5 minutes.
    2. Whisk until smooth and shiny.  Let cool slightly, and then transfer to the freezer while you prepare cake.

    Molten Chocolate Cake Process.

    Let's Talk About The Cake!

    The cake of this dessert is dense and fudge.  Delicious.  Here's the rundown:

    1. In a small saucepan combine butter and chocolate chips.  Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly.
    2. When shiny and smooth, remove from heat and allow to slightly cool.
    3. Separate Eggs - you'll need 2 whole eggs and 2 egg yolks.
    4. Using a hand or stand mixer, combine eggs, egg yolks, and sugar. Beat for 5 minutes. Mixture will be pale.
    5. Mix in flour, vanilla, and chocolate/butter mixture.
    6. Batter will be a medium brown.

    PRO TIP – HOW TO SEPARATE EGGS: AFTER CRACKING YOUR EGG, OPEN THE EGG OVER A BOWL.  LET THE YOLK SETTLE IN ONE HALF OF THE SHELL,  CAREFULLY POUR THE YOLK BACK AND FORTH INTO THE OTHER HALF OF THE SHELL, LETTING THE WHITE DRIP INTO YOUR BOWL. REPEAT THIS UNTIL ALL OF THE WHITE IS REMOVED FROM THE SHELL.  POUR THE YOLK INTO A SEPARATE BOWL.

    Molten Chocolate Cake Process.

    Now Put It All Together

    1. Generously butter 4 ramekins.
    2. Spoon enough batter into each ramekin so that it measures about an inch deep.
    3. Remove filling from freezer. It should be a fudgy consistency. Divide into 4, and wish clean hands, roll quickly into balls.
    4. Place on top of batter.
    5. Spoon remaining batter over top of the filling balls.
    6. Bake for 20-22 minutes until edges and top are firm, but center can still be jiggled. Remove from oven and allow to cool 10 minutes.
    7. Run a knife around the edges of cake to release from ramekin. Invert cakes onto serving plates. Top with ice cream, chocolate sauce, or other desired toppings.

    Molten Chocolate Cake Process.

    Can Lava Cake Be Made Ahead?

    Yes! One of the best parts of chocolate lava cake is that you can make the cakes ahead of time (before a dinner party) and chill until you're ready to bake and serve. Add a minute or so to the baking time and you'll be pulling out an amazing dessert for your guests!

    or

    You can freeze completely baked lava cakes.  Just make sure you let them cool completely before freezing. They'll keep for 3 months.  After you remove them from the freezer, re-heat in the microwave.

    Molten Chocolate Cakes on white plates, garnished with vanilla ice cream and blueberries.

    How long do lava cakes last?

    When stored in an airtight container, freshly baked molten lava cake will last 1-2 days at room temperature.

    Molten Chocolate Cakes on white plates, garnished with vanilla ice cream and blueberries.

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    Molten Chocolate Cakes on white plates, garnished with vanilla ice cream and blueberries.

    Molten Chocolate Cake Recipe

    Dense chocolate cake with a chocolate lava filling.  This Molten Chocolate Cake Recipe will put any restaurant's version to shame.  Made in under an hour from start to finish, this dessert will knock your socks off.
    4.96 from 21 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 22 minutes
    Resting Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 52 minutes
    Servings: 4 cakes
    Calories: 842kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Ingredients

    Lava Filling

    • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
    • ⅝ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
    • ½ tablespoon butter

    Chocolate Cake

    • ¾ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
    • ½ cup butter
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 2 whole eggs
    • 2 egg yolks
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup flour

    Topping Ideas

    • ice cream
    • chocolate syrup
    • whipped cream
    • berries

    Instructions

    Lava Filling

    • In a small saucepan, heat whipping cream until it simmers.  Remove from heat.
    • Add chocolate chips and butter to hot cream.  Let stand for 5 minutes.
    • Whisk until smooth and shiny.  Let cool slightly.
    • Place in freezer while you prepare cake.  About 15-20 minutes.

    Chocolate Cake

    • Preheat oven to 375.
    • In a small saucepan combine butter and chocolate chips.  Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly.  When shiny and smooth, remove from heat and allow to slightly cool.
    • Mix in vanilla, flour, and chocolate/butter mixture.
    • Generously butter 4 ramekins.  
    • Using a hand or stand mixer, combine eggs, egg yolks, and sugar. Beat for 5 minutes. Mixture will be pale. Fold in chocolate mixture until completely combined.
    • Spoon enough batter into each ramekin so that it measures about an inch deep.
    • Remove filling from freezer. It should be a fudgy consistency. Divide into 4, and with clean hands, roll quickly into balls. Place on top of batter.
    • Spoon remaining batter over top of the filling balls.
    • Bake for 20-22 minutes until edges and top are firm, but center can still be jiggled. Remove from oven and allow to cool 10 minutes.
    • Run a knife around the edges of cake to release from ramekin. Invert cakes onto serving plates. Top with ice cream, chocolate sauce, or other desired toppings.

    Notes

    Can prepare ahead of time and chill batter until ready to bake and serve.
    Please use quality chocolate!!!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 842kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Cholesterol: 268mg | Sodium: 408mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 1250IU | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 5.3mg
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    Comments

    1. Laura says

      February 15, 2021 at 4:11 am

      4 stars
      The result was amazing! Honestly the best chocolate fondants I’ve ever made. Just keep your head in the game as it doesn’t actually tell you to combine the egg mixture with the chocolate mixture.

      Reply
    2. Adam Howard says

      February 14, 2021 at 5:32 am

      Recipe has an error on step 5, should state that you mix the sugar/egg mixture with the butter/chocolate mixture as well.

      Reply
      • Kadee says

        February 15, 2021 at 7:49 pm

        Thanks for the heads up. I’ll fix it up.

        Reply
    3. Julia says

      February 05, 2021 at 8:48 am

      Looks amazing! What size ramekins do you use here?

      Reply
      • Kadee says

        February 05, 2021 at 10:25 pm

        These are 4 inch

        Reply
    4. Tayler perez says

      February 10, 2020 at 5:11 am

      5 stars
      To prepare ahead Do you assemble them completely and put in fridge or do you keep everything separate, assemble and bake when ready?

      Reply
      • Kadee says

        February 10, 2020 at 9:08 pm

        Assemble completely.

        Reply
    5. Melissa says

      December 22, 2019 at 8:54 am

      If I want to make this a mint chocolate cake would you add mint extract to the recipe or mint chocolate chips?

      Reply
      • Kadee says

        December 31, 2019 at 12:56 pm

        I would recommend adding mint extract to the recipe. 1 tsp should do the trick!

        Reply
    6. Melissa says

      December 15, 2015 at 10:35 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe looks awesome!!!

      Reply
    7. rig says

      December 15, 2015 at 10:27 pm

      5 stars
      The lava cakes delicious!

      Reply
    8. Brittany says

      December 15, 2015 at 10:27 pm

      5 stars
      These lava cakes look amazing! Will definitely be trying this recipe!

      Reply
    9. Nicole Huckins says

      December 15, 2015 at 9:54 pm

      A covered casserole dish.

      Reply
    10. Alex kent says

      December 15, 2015 at 8:57 pm

      5 stars
      Looks delish!

      Reply
    11. Madison says

      December 15, 2015 at 8:53 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe was a great secret Santa gift!

      Reply
    12. Anel says

      December 15, 2015 at 6:57 pm

      5 stars
      I would love the entertaining set in Cools color!

      Reply
    13. Katie says

      December 15, 2015 at 4:26 pm

      5 stars
      These taste amazing!

      Reply
    14. Megan J says

      December 15, 2015 at 4:07 pm

      I am in need of a square casserole! Preferably in the cobalt blue

      Reply
    15. carol clark says

      December 15, 2015 at 11:55 am

      egg plate/tray cobalt blue

      Reply
    16. carol clark says

      December 15, 2015 at 11:51 am

      Strawberry Coconut Cake

      Reply
    17. Sammy Murry says

      December 15, 2015 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      I love love LOVE these chocolate lava cakes!

      Reply
    18. Christopher Sorel says

      December 15, 2015 at 11:12 am

      like the mixing bowl with lid (2034)

      Reply
    19. Christy says

      December 15, 2015 at 9:56 am

      That looks amazing!

      Reply
    20. AJ says

      December 15, 2015 at 8:11 am

      Your recipes are seriously amazing. I'm trying to think of a reason to make these right now. And fiesta ware is so nice, I'd love anything from their collection.

      Reply
    21. Kaitlin says

      December 15, 2015 at 7:23 am

      I love their teapots!

      Reply
    22. denise says

      December 15, 2015 at 6:04 am

      https://www.fiestafactorydirect.com/p-848-baking-bowls-scarlet-3-piece-set-967.aspx?pid=184

      Reply
    23. Marsha A says

      December 14, 2015 at 1:47 am

      Fiesta has a lot of great products I want. I totally need some ramekins and these are perfect. That knife isn't so bad either. LOL.

      Reply
    24. Michelle Gunnell says

      December 14, 2015 at 12:18 am

      I would love anything in sunflower or turquoise - so pretty!

      Reply
    25. Karen D says

      December 13, 2015 at 10:56 am

      I'd like their deep dish pie baker in ivory

      Reply
    26. May Huang says

      December 11, 2015 at 6:44 pm

      fiesta whoo owl plates and cups

      Reply
    27. Marlee Myers says

      December 11, 2015 at 2:50 pm

      5 stars
      Looks delicious! Will be making ASAP!

      Reply
    28. Emily Rogers says

      December 11, 2015 at 2:41 pm

      5 stars
      Oh man this is amazingly delicious!!

      Reply
    29. Bing says

      December 11, 2015 at 12:11 pm

      The 12 Days Of Christmas collection looks so nice.

      Reply
    30. cyndi br says

      December 11, 2015 at 8:47 am

      I like the dinner plate fall fantasy.

      Reply
    31. kayleigh larkins says

      December 11, 2015 at 7:41 am

      I love the fiesta Christmas tree collection

      Reply
    32. Larissa Creighton says

      December 11, 2015 at 7:28 am

      I LOVE the Rectangular Baker in ivory color! Thank you so much for this opportunity!

      Reply
    33. Jaime Young says

      December 10, 2015 at 6:14 pm

      5 stars
      Love the website the food looks oh so delicious!

      Reply
    34. Sarah Osborne says

      December 10, 2015 at 3:48 pm

      I like the scarlet covered casserole dish. :)

      Reply
    35. Holly B says

      December 10, 2015 at 11:50 am

      I would also like the Fiesta Square Mugs in Lemongrass.

      Reply
    36. Liz brown says

      December 10, 2015 at 10:16 am

      What an amazing giveaway!!

      Reply
    37. Stefanie H. says

      December 10, 2015 at 9:48 am

      I'd love the Large Covered Casserole dish!

      Reply
    38. Brienne says

      December 09, 2015 at 7:46 pm

      My best friend is so in love with Festa... She is buying her first house and her kitchen is going to be all Fiestaware she already has a lot but I would love to add to it with the these four dishes that I know she does not have

      Reply
    39. Jen K says

      December 09, 2015 at 6:21 pm

      I love everything Fiesta! Hoping to add some Gusto bowls to my collection soon.

      Reply
    40. Sandy Rees says

      December 09, 2015 at 4:28 pm

      I have had my eye on the large covered casserole for awhile now. Thanks for the chance to win the ramekins. I really enjoy my Fiestaware

      Reply
    41. Mary in Ohio says

      December 09, 2015 at 2:51 pm

      5 stars
      Love lava cake. Going to try this weekend

      Reply
    42. Laura H. says

      December 09, 2015 at 8:30 am

      5 stars
      This looks delicious! Can't beat a good lava cake :)

      Reply
    43. Alarie says

      December 09, 2015 at 8:02 am

      5 stars
      Delish!

      Reply
    44. Reese says

      December 08, 2015 at 9:37 pm

      Anything in lemongrass. I'm a sucker for the canisters and the egg plate/tray. Now I want some deviled eggs!

      Reply
    45. Reese says

      December 08, 2015 at 9:37 pm

      Anything in lemongrass. I'm a sucker for the canisters and the egg plate/tray. Now I want some deviled eggs!

      Reply
    46. Sindy Murray says

      December 08, 2015 at 7:29 pm

      I like the extra large covered butter black. The chocolate lava cakes look delicious

      Reply
    47. melanie huttner says

      December 08, 2015 at 4:38 pm

      5 stars
      This looks absolutely amazing, I'm going to make it this weekend!!

      Reply
    48. Kaylee says

      December 08, 2015 at 4:07 pm

      The baking bowl set or the fruit bowl would be wonderful!

      Reply
    49. Michelle R says

      December 08, 2015 at 2:27 pm

      I would love the Large Bistro Bowl in white! https://www.fiestafactorydirect.com/p-2788-bistro-bowl-large-white-1459.aspx?pid=206

      Reply
      • Desarae says

        December 09, 2015 at 7:31 am

        5 stars
        This has been my very favorite!!

        Reply
    50. Janene says

      December 08, 2015 at 11:48 am

      5 stars
      Delicious recipe!!!! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    51. Stephanie B Whipple says

      December 08, 2015 at 10:59 am

      5 stars
      These look perfect for our holiday parties!

      Reply
    52. Sarah says

      December 08, 2015 at 10:39 am

      I'd love the 3 piece turquoise baking bowl set!

      Thanks for all the fun ❤️

      Reply
    53. Bonnie says

      December 08, 2015 at 8:41 am

      5 stars
      Nothing better than chocolate lava cake!!

      Reply
    54. Victoria says

      December 08, 2015 at 7:35 am

      I love their white square three piece place setting, the medium heart bowl, and their trivet! My mom had nothing but Fiesta when I grew up, so it's been a part of my life for as long as I can remember!

      Reply
    55. Alisha B says

      December 08, 2015 at 7:29 am

      I'd love in of their 3 tier servers in scarlet.

      Reply
    56. Mariaelena says

      December 08, 2015 at 7:14 am

      I love the slate collection!

      Reply
    57. Julie V says

      December 08, 2015 at 6:19 am

      I would love the Fiesta Lady cookie jar!

      Reply
    58. Annette says

      December 08, 2015 at 5:05 am

      This recipe looks divine!

      From Fiesta I'd love to have the Baking Bowls Scarlet 3 Piece Set (967).

      Reply
    59. Carla S says

      December 08, 2015 at 4:59 am

      I like the fiesta whoo owl plates and cups.

      Reply

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