This Chocolate Molten Lava Cake is one of my very favorite desserts ever! The recipe only makes four, which is a perfect amount for a small crowd. You won't be sorry if you make these. Just be sure to not over bake!
This darling teacup is a favorite of my granddaughter, Harper, when she spends the night. It was a gift from my friend, Marsha, at The Better Baker.
Yield: 4
Chocolate Molten Lava Cake
Once I made this cake years ago, I never tried to find another Chocolate Molten Lava Cake to replace it. It's so good! The recipe is so simple, but so impressive.
ingredients:
- 1 pkg. (4 oz.) Semi-Sweet Chocolate (I weighed out 4 ounces of chocolate chips, which is what I had on hand)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 whole eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (my addition)
- 6 Tbsp. flour
instructions:
How to cook Chocolate Molten Lava Cake
- Heat oven to 425 degrees.
- Butter 4 custard cups or ramekins; place on baking sheet.
- Microwave chocolate and butter in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min. or until butter is melted; whisk until chocolate is completely melted. Stir in sugar. Add whole eggs and egg yolks; mix well. Add vanilla. Stir in flour. Spoon into prepared cups.
- Bake 13 - 14 min. or until edges of desserts are firm but centers are still soft. Do not over bake, or you'll lose the molten center! Let stand 1 min. Carefully run knife around cakes to loosen; invert into dessert plates. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream
NOTES:
You can make these ahead and just cover and put in the fridge, until ready to bake. Kraft says that they're good for one day ahead, but I've kept them in the fridge longer and they are fine. The important part is to let them sit at room temperature for one hour before baking. I've been known to put an unbaked one in some warm water to speed up the process!
I am sharing this with these lovely parties:
I'm craving Chocolate Lava Cake for breakfast Kitty! I love small scale recipes too. I can see why your pretty teacup is a favorite of sweet Harper. ♥
ReplyDeleteLove this dessert as well and appreciate the smaller recipe. Four sounds about right! Harper knows how to select a pretty tea cup!
ReplyDeleteThe lava cake looks so good and I bet tasted delicious. Thanks for the recipe and I hope you have a nice week Kitty.
ReplyDeleteI have never made a lava cake Kitty, and had no idea they could be so simple! Also, the ingredients are pantry staples, wow, that makes this recipe dangerously easy to make! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteJenna
As a chocoholic, I fully endorse your yummy chocolate molten lava cake.
ReplyDeleteThe teacup is also super cute!
Hi Kitty! Amazing vignettes!I love the sweet angel and the pretty crochet doily.Gorgeous china and adorable carnations.That dessert is mouthwatering!Sending hugs!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty vignette. Love the teacup and plate and that cake sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteWhat z luscious recipe! I was so tickled to see my name! I don't know how you keep up with who gifted what teacup. You are very organized! XO
ReplyDeleteI love these cakes but I've never made one Kitty. I see why Harper like the tea cup, its so dainty and pretty. Love your pretty presentation. Have a wonderful week........
ReplyDeleteI love Chocolate Lava Cakes, but haven't made one for several years. Your look and sound delicious. Harper's favourite teacup is very pretty with those pink roses. Happy new week!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect recipe for St. Valentine's Day, Kitty!
ReplyDeleteI have never had anything like that - decadently delicious!
Beautiful teacup, too! ♥
Those look delicious!
ReplyDeleteOh my, Kitty!! You know Mr. P. Would like this one, and so would I! Pinning!
ReplyDeleteOh, my, this sounds so good! The gooeyness is the best part, I think. :) I hope you are feeling much better by now, sweet friend. Praying for you.
ReplyDeleteKitty, this is such a pretty post. Love carnations and the teacup is adorable. I love it when our little ones have a favourite cup! The lava cake looks sooo good! I've never made them. Maybe it's time because I too enjoy a little something sweet. Enjoy your week, my friend! Hugs...Sandi
ReplyDeleteYour molten lava cakes sound so delicious, Kitty! I love that you can prepare them a day ahead and bake when you're ready. Perfect for entertaining!
ReplyDeleteKitty, oh my! I fear that I'd eat all four of them! Love your sweet teacup!
ReplyDeleteKitty, Molton Lava Cake is one of my all time favorites, especially if I'm eating out in Paris. It never disappointes. I'm with Harper on that teacup. I love the shape of this sweet cup. Happy Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteI think your Chocolate Molton Lava Cake would fast become my favourite cake of all time, too. Wish oh wish I had a slice right now!
ReplyDeleteIndividual desserts are fun Kitty and your cakes look great:@)
ReplyDeleteI was delighted with the photos that Kitty posted: the cake that looks so good and the beautiful porcelain tea cup.
ReplyDeleteTomorrow, I will try to make this chocolate cake recipe for dessert for my weekly dinners with children and grandchildren (we are usually 14!). Then I can tell Kitty the result. Hugs
Your cakes look simply divine Kitty. I must try my hand at these. My daughter Melissa loves her a lava cake! Will pin this recipe for sure. YUM! And so pretty. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteKitty, we love molten lava cakes and I made them for many years. Time to make some! xo
ReplyDeleteHaha the phrase from the Bible comes to mind, "Get thee behind me Satan"! I love molten lava cake . . . such a treat!
ReplyDeleteYummy cake, and I think Harper's favourite teacup is so pretty with the pink roses.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan