Best 8 The Best Chocolate Lava Cakes Recipes

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Prepare to embark on a delectable journey as we uncover the secrets to creating the ultimate chocolate lava cakes. These molten masterpieces, with their rich, decadent centers and perfectly crisp exteriors, are a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to elevate your dessert game and impress your friends and family with this irresistible treat.

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CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Baking spray, for spraying custard cups
1 stick butter
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate
2 ounces semisweet chocolate
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
2 whole eggs
3 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray four custard cups with baking spray and place on a baking sheet.
  • Microwave the butter, bittersweet chocolate and semisweet chocolate in a large bowl on high until the butter is melted, about 1 minute. Whisk until the chocolate is also melted. Stir in the sugar until well blended. Whisk in the eggs and egg yolks, then add the vanilla. Stir in the flour. Divide the mixture among the custard cups.
  • Bake until the sides are firm and the centers are soft, about 13 minutes. Let stand 1 minute. Invert on individual plates while warm and serve with vanilla ice cream.

CHEF JOHN'S CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE



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Legend has it that this dessert was the result of a major catering disaster. The dessert for this particular event was to be individual chocolate cakes, but someone took them out of the ovens too soon and the centers were not cooked enough and still liquefied. Well, there was no time to take them off the plates and bake them more, so the chef simply had his wait staff introduce the dessert as Chocolate 'Lava' Cake! Brilliant!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     Dark Chocolate

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

butter as needed
2 egg yolks
2 eggs
3 tablespoons white sugar
3 ½ ounces chopped dark chocolate
5 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons flour
1 pinch salt
⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Generously butter the inside of 4 (5 1/2 ounce) ramekins. Place them in a casserole dish.
  • Whisk together egg yolks, eggs, and sugar in a bowl until light, foamy, and lemon colored.
  • Melt chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir melted chocolate mixture into egg and sugar mixture until combined.
  • Sift cocoa powder into the mixture; stir to combine.
  • Sift flour and salt into the mixture; stir to combine into a batter.
  • Stir vanilla extract into the batter.
  • Transfer batter to a resealable plastic bag. Snip one corner of the bag with scissors to create a tip.
  • Divide batter evenly between the prepared ramekins; tap gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
  • Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Arrange the ramekins in a casserole dish. Pour enough hot tap water into the casserole dish to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  • Bake in the preheated over for 15-18 minutes. Set aside to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Loosen the edges from the ramekin with a knife. Invert each cake onto a plate and dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 241.2 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 207.4 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

GIANT CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE



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What's the secret ingredient that makes the gooey chocolate center of this cake? Ice cream bars! The chocolate-coated vanilla kind are cleverly buried in batter and as the cake bakes, they melt to form the lava center. Try different flavors of ice cream bars for easy variations.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cubed, plus extra for buttering the ramekin
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting the ramekin
10.5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Pinch kosher salt
6 large eggs
2 chocolate-coated vanilla ice cream bars, such as Klondike
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and lightly flour a 2-quart ramekin/souffle dish. Tap out the excess flour. Put the ramekin on a baking sheet.
  • Combine the butter and chocolate in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is melted and well combined.
  • Combine the granulated sugar, salt and eggs in a large bowl and beat on high speed with an electric mixer until thick and pale, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chocolate mixture and flour to the egg mixture and fold with a rubber spatula until well combined.
  • Pour 2 1/2 cups of the batter into the ramekin and stack the ice cream bars on top of each other in the middle. Pour the remaining batter around the sides and over the top of the ice cream bars.
  • Bake until the cake is set and the center is still jiggly, about 45 minutes. Let the cake cool in the ramekin for 15 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKES



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These sumptuous lava cakes are made with bittersweet and semisweet chocolate and make for a real decadent dessert. Treat yourself!

Provided by Ree Drummond

Categories     bake,chocolate,dessert,eggs and dairy

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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
1 tsp vanilla
½ cup all-purpose flour
Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Spray four custard cups with baking spray and place on a baking sheet.
  • Microwave the butter, bittersweet chocolate and semisweet chocolate in a large bowl on high until the butter is melted, about 1 minute. Whisk until the chocolate is also melted. Stir in the sugar until well blended. Whisk in the eggs and egg yolks, then add the vanilla. Stir in the flour. Divide the mixture among the custard cups.
  • Bake until the sides are firm and the centers are soft, about 13 minutes. Let stand 1 minute. Invert on individual plates while warm and serve with vanilla ice cream.

LAVA CAKE



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The best chocolate lava cake recipe I've ever had. Serve topped with powdered sugar or vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Nikki Bell

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter, cut into 8 pieces
6 ½ (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
3 eggs, room temperature
⅓ cup white sugar
4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease and flour four 6-ounce ramekins.
  • Place chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine eggs and sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until pale and thick, about 5 minutes. Mix in melted chocolate, cocoa powder, and flour until combined. Pour batter into the prepared ramekins and place on a baking tray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the sides are set but the middle is still jiggly, 10 to 13 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 183.8 mg, Fat 50.4 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 30.5 g, Sodium 259.8 mg, Sugar 17.4 g

CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: unsalted butter, granulated sugar, heavy cream, dark chocolate chip, large eggs, large egg yolks, light brown sugar, kosher salt, vanilla extract, all purpose flour, whipped cream, fresh berries

Provided by Chris Salicrup

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more, softened, for greasing ramekins
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
¼ cup heavy cream
1 ¼ cups dark chocolate chip, divided
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
⅓ cup light brown sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 cup whipped cream, for serving
1 cup fresh berries, for serving

Steps:

  • Coat the inside of 4 1-cup (125 G) ramekins with softened butter, then sprinkle with the granulated sugar, tilting to coat completely. Set aside on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Heat the heavy cream in a small pot until boiling.
  • Pour the boiling cream over ½ cup (120 ml) dark chocolate in a small bowl and let sit for 3 minutes. Stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining ¾ cup (170 G) chocolate and the butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until completely melted.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the eggs, egg yolks, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla with an electric hand mixer on medium-high speed until light and frothy, about 8 minutes.
  • Gently fold the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, being careful not to deflate the eggs. Add the flour and fold to incorporate.
  • Divide half of the batter between the prepared ramekins. Add ½ tablespoon of the chilled ganache to the center of each ramekin, then scoop the remaining batter on top.
  • Bake for 12 minutes, until the tops are set and the cakes begin to pull away from the sides of the ramekins.
  • Let the lava cakes cool slightly, then invert onto plates. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with berries. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619 calories, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 36 grams

LAVA CHOCOLATE CAKES



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True decadence at its best, this rich chocolate cake created by the Taste of Home Cooking School features a warm, gooey chocolate center that oozes out onto the dessert plate. Whether you enjoy it garnished with a dollop of whipped cream or sprinkled with confectioners' sugar, you'll want to lick the plate clean!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
1-1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Whipped cream, optional
Additional confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Grease the bottom and sides of four 6-oz. ramekins; sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon sugar. Place ramekins on a baking sheet; set aside., In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Whisk in the eggs, egg yolks, instant coffee and vanilla. Stir in flour and salt; spoon batter into prepared ramekins. , Bake at 400° for about 12 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160° and cake sides are set and centers are soft., Remove ramekins to a wire rack to cool for 5 minutes. Carefully run a small knife around cakes to loosen. Invert warm cakes onto serving plates. Lift ramekins off cakes. Serve warm with whipped cream or sprinkle with additional confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583 calories, Fat 37g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 268mg cholesterol, Sodium 496mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE FOR TWO



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Chocolate lava cakes gained popularity in the late 1990s thanks to the chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and they have stuck around on dessert menus for good reason: They are rich chocolate cake and velvety sauce all in one, and they are surprisingly easy to make in under an hour. If you like to plan ahead, you can prepare the batter a day in advance, refrigerate it, then pop the cake into the oven when you are ready for dessert. This recipe, made in a 10-ounce baking dish, is meant for sharing, but you can also make it in two 6-ounce ramekins. Just cut the baking time to 7 to 9 minutes. Also, be sure to use chopped chocolate bars or chocolate fèves rather than chocolate chips here. Chips are made with stabilizers that inhibit melting and will negatively affect the texture of your dessert.

Provided by Yossy Arefi

Categories     for two, cakes, custards and puddings, dessert

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ounces/85 grams bittersweet chocolate, 70 to 74 percent cacao (not chips), chopped (about 1/2 cup)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes, plus more for the ramekin
3 tablespoons granulated sugar, plus more for the ramekin
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Confectioners' sugar, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees and butter a 10-ounce ramekin. Dust the buttered ramekin with granulated sugar.
  • 2. Combine the chocolate and 3 tablespoons butter in a heat-safe bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth. (Alternatively, combine in a bowl and microwave in 30-second blasts, stirring in between, until melted and smooth, about 1 minute.) Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the 3 tablespoons sugar, egg, egg yolk, vanilla and salt. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is thick, foamy and pale, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the flour until smooth.
  • Using a spatula, add the chocolate to the egg mixture and stir gently until combined.
  • Pour the mixture into the ramekin. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until the edges are set and puffed, but the center is still soft when lightly pressed. (You can also cover and refrigerate the batter up to a day in advance. Add an additional minute or 2 to baking time if you are baking the cake directly from the refrigerator.)
  • Use an offset spatula or small knife to loosen the edges of the cake from the ramekin. Place a plate over the ramekin and carefully invert the warm cake. Use an oven mitt or clean kitchen towel to remove the ramekin, dust the cake with confectioners' sugar and serve with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 528, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 165 milligrams, Sugar 43 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the lava cakes will be.
  • Make sure the butter is cold before you add it to the chocolate. This will help to create a smooth, velvety texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the lava cakes tough.
  • Bake the lava cakes until the tops are just set. The centers should still be molten.
  • Let the lava cakes cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.
  • Serve the lava cakes with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Chocolate lava cakes are a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple tips, you can easily make perfect lava cakes at home. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give chocolate lava cakes a try. You won't be disappointed.

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