Whats Cookin – Chocolate Lava Cake
February Recipe 2025
Indulge in the rich, gooey perfection of these molten chocolate lava cakes. With a soft, fudgy center and a touch of elegance, they’re surprisingly simple to make and pair perfectly with vanilla ice cream for a truly decadent dessert.
Chocolate Lava Cake
Prep Time: 10 minutes || Bake Time: 13 minutes || Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Baking spray, for spraying custard cups
- 1 stick butter
- 2 oz. bittersweet chocolate
- 2 oz. semisweet chocolate
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- 2 whole eggs
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Directions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Lightly coat four custard cups with nonstick baking spray and arrange them on a baking sheet.
Step 2: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, bittersweet chocolate, and semisweet chocolate. Heat on high for about 1 minute, or until the butter is melted. Stir until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
Step 3: Add the sugar to the melted chocolate mixture and mix until well combined. Whisk in the eggs and egg yolks, followed by the vanilla extract. Gently fold in the flour until the batter is smooth.
Step 4: Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared custard cups.
Step 5: Bake for approximately 13 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. Allow the cakes to cool for 1 minute.
Step 6: Carefully invert the custard cups onto individual plates while the cakes are still warm. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat.
